Cape Town – Charl Kleinhaus, an Afrikaner man among 49 South Africans who sought refuge in the United States, shared with the BBC how difficult it was to flee South Africa due to what he described as racial persecution.
He said he had to abandon his five-bedroom house, car, dogs, and mother, emphasising that he did not leave for enjoyment but out of necessity.
“I had to leave a five-bedroom house which I will lose now because I’m not going to pay for it. I also left my car behind, my dogs, and my mother. I didn’t come here for fun. But my children are safe. If you’re white, you’re wrong in South Africa,” Kleinhaus said.
He claimed that in South Africa, being white is viewed negatively, with people being labelled as “land thieves” and “racists”, despite having no involvement in apartheid.
He expressed relief that his children are now safe and appreciated the welcome received from the Trump administration.
He added that those who left must now rebuild their lives from scratch.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
