Afrikaners
Coverage of Afrikaners in the Nexus archive.
- The refugees Donald Trump wants are white and middle-class
The article highlights that Donald Trump's refugee policy appears to favor white, middle-class Afrikaners while excluding other groups. It criticizes the selective and discriminatory nature of the policy.
- South Africa: No basis for US claim of humanitarian emergency for white people
South Africa rejected the Trump administration's claim of a humanitarian emergency for white people in the country, stating there is no factual basis for the allegations. The Foreign Ministry spokesperson Chrispin Phiri denied systemic mistreatment of Afrikaners as unfounded.
- Trump administration raises US refugee cap, but only for white South Africans
The Trump administration announced an increase in the U.S. refugee cap by 10,000 for white South Africans (Afrikaners), citing 'unforeseen emergency refugee situations' and racial persecution claims denied by South Africa. Critics, including Democrats, condemned the policy as discriminatory and indefensible, arguing it prioritizes one group over global refugees.
- Trump raises refugee cap to admit more white South Africans
President Trump increased the U.S. refugee cap by 10,000, directing admissions to white Afrikaners in South Africa. He cited 'racially motivated violence' against the white minority, a claim the South African government has long denied.
- US to admit 10,000 more white South Africans at a cost of $100m
The US will admit 10,000 more white South Africans as refugees, citing an 'emergency refugee situation', despite South Africa's government rebutting claims of racial targeting. The move follows Donald Trump's repeated false claims of 'white genocide' against Afrikaners. The decision will cost $100m.
- Trump administration plans to admit more white South Africans as refugees this year
The Trump administration plans to admit up to 10,000 more white South African refugees into the United States, citing discrimination against Afrikaners. This move is part of the administration's refugee policy. The decision may have significant implications for immigration and refugee admissions.
- US has let in 4,499 refugees since October - all but three were South African
The U.S. has admitted 4,499 refugees since October, with all but three being South African. Trump has prioritized Afrikaners, a white minority group he claims is facing persecution, prompting South Africa to object to his characterization.
- US has let in 4,499 refugees since October - all but three were South African
The US has admitted 4,499 refugees since October, with all but three being South African. Trump's policy prioritizes Afrikaners, a white minority group he claims is facing persecution, which South Africa disputes.