"Afrikaners Fire Back at Trump Over South Africa Claims"

Prominent Afrikaners Refuse to be 'Pawns,' Hit Back at Trump's Claims About South Africa In a bold move, prominent Afrikaners have come together to reject claims made by former US President Donald Trump about South Africa, labeling them as "misinformed" and "divisive." According to NPR, this group of Afrikaners, who are descendants of European settlers in South Africa, has hit back at Trump's claims, which they say are being used to further polarize the country. The controversy began when Trump tweeted in 2020 that South Africa was "looting" its white farmers, sparking outrage and condemnation from the South African government and many Afrikaners. However, the group of prominent Afrikaners, who include politicians, business leaders, and community activists, say that Trump's claims are not only false but also hurtful and divisive. "We will not be pawns in this game of politics," said Kobus van der Merwe, a prominent Afrikaner politician, in an interview with NPR. "We will not be used to further the interests of those who seek to exploit our country for their own gain." The group of Afrikaners has been working together to promote a more nuanced understanding of the complex issues facing South Africa, including land reform, economic inequality, and social justice. They argue that Trump's claims have only served to further polarize the country and distract from the real issues that need to be addressed. According to a report by the South African Institute of International Affairs, the country's land reform process has been slow and contentious, with many white farmers resisting efforts to redistribute land to black South Africans. However, the institute also notes that the majority of white farmers are not opposed to land reform and are willing to work with the government to find a solution. The G20 Leaders' Summit, which is scheduled to take place in Johannesburg on November 22, will provide an opportunity for world leaders to discuss the complex issues facing South Africa. However, the US will not be attending the summit, citing concerns about the country's economic policies. The prominent Afrikaners say that they will continue to work together to promote a more inclusive and equitable society in South Africa, and to reject claims that are designed to further divide the country. "We are not anti-white or anti-black," said van der Merwe. "We are pro-South Africa, and we will do everything in our power to promote a more just and equitable society for all." As the G20 Leaders' Summit approaches, the prominent Afrikaners are calling on world leaders to engage in a more constructive and nuanced dialogue about the complex issues facing South Africa. They argue that this is the only way to build a more inclusive and equitable society, and to address the real challenges facing the country. In a statement, the group of Afrikaners said: "We call on world leaders to reject divisive rhetoric and to engage in a more constructive dialogue about the complex issues facing South Africa. We believe that this is the only way to build a more just and equitable society for all, and to address the real challenges facing our country."