South Africa’s government is facing major backlash over its land policies. The United States recently cut financial aid to the country. President Trump called out South Africa for targeting white farmers with land seizures. This decision has sparked heated debates worldwide.
Ben Shapiro, a conservative commentator, highlighted the crisis on his show. He spoke with Ernst Roets, a South African activist. Roets warned that racial tensions are rising. He said new laws let the government take land from white farmers without paying them. Shapiro called South Africa a “failing state” and praised Trump’s move to stop aid.
White South Africans, especially Afrikaners, are caught in the middle. Some say the U.S. decision could make things worse. Others worry about losing their farms. Lalie Kotze, an Afrikaner, insisted they belong in South Africa and want to fix the country’s problems. Johan de Villiers called Trump’s move “absurd” and said it hurts social unity. But Magda Viljoen argued the U.S. might help Afrikaners get fair chances in jobs and education.
South Africa’s president claims the land law fixes past racial injustices. He says everyone has equal rights now. But critics say the law is unfair. They argue it punishes white farmers instead of helping poor communities. Over 70% of farmland is still owned by whites, a leftover from apartheid.
The U.S. isn’t just cutting aid. It’s also offering refugee status to Afrikaners fleeing discrimination. Conservatives like Shapiro support this. They say it protects people from racist policies. Roets warned that free speech is under attack too. Activists who speak out risk violence or arrest.
South Africa’s government denies targeting any group. They point to the Constitution protecting all races. President Ramaphosa says the land law is about fairness, not revenge. But many conservatives disagree. They see it as part of a global push against Western values.
Violence against women and crime rates are soaring. Police stats show murders and assaults rising sharply. The healthcare system is crumbling. Conservatives argue the government is distracted by divisive racial politics instead of solving real problems.
The debate over South Africa reflects bigger cultural fights. Conservatives say Western nations must stand against policies that punish people based on race. Shapiro and Roets urge Americans to pay attention. They warn that what happens in South Africa could inspire similar movements elsewhere.
