The Truth About the "White Genocide" Narrative in South Africa
- kweiquartey
- May 22
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 3
The Myth Exploded: MeidasTouch Investigation
According to a May 2025 exclusive from the MeidasTouch Network, Donald Trump handed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa a racist printout during their Oval Office meeting. This document was a screenshot from a fringe Facebook page run by South African flat-earther and white supremacist Paul Hattingh.
👉 Read the full exposé: MeidasTouch Exclusive
Hattingh’s page features disturbing AI-generated images that portray Black South Africans as apes while glorifying Trump as a white savior. This is the “source” Trump relied on to accuse South Africa of “white genocide.” It’s not just misinformation; it’s disinformation weaponized for political gain.
A Quick Historical Primer
1652–1806: Dutch VOC settlers, who later became known as Afrikaners or Boers, established the Cape Colony.
1806–1910: British imperial forces took control, integrating Boer republics into the Union of South Africa following brutal wars.
1913–1994: The Natives Land Act initiated full-scale Apartheid, entrenching racial dispossession.
1994–Present: Democracy was restored under Nelson Mandela, and land reform initiatives began, albeit very slowly.
Land Ownership and the Seizure Lie
White South Africans, who make up about 7% of the population, still own approximately 72% of commercial farmland. The 2025 Expropriation Act allows government seizure only of unused or abandoned land. To date, no commercial farms have been confiscated without compensation. This information can be confirmed by reliable sources like Reuters and Al Jazeera.
This land reform process is legal and measured—it is not mob confiscation and certainly not an act of racial revenge.
Are White Farmers Being Killed in a Genocidal Campaign?
Let’s look at the actual numbers:
Year | Farm Murders | % of Total Homicides (±27,500/yr) |
2023 | 50 | < 0.2% |
2024 | 32 | ≈ 0.1% |
Most of these murders are robbery-motivated, not racially targeted. Both white farmers and Black farm workers have been victims. The violence is tragic. However, labeling it genocide is both dishonest and irresponsible.
The Hypocrisy: Who Gets to Be a Refugee?
Trump’s administration expedited the refugee process for numerous white Afrikaners under a “persecution” narrative. Meanwhile, over 150,000 Afghan interpreters and allies remain stranded after risking their lives for U.S. forces. This isn’t humanitarianism; it’s a clear case of white preference policy.
Why the Lie Persists
The “white genocide” myth is a staple of far-right messaging globally. It fuels xenophobia, sparks outrage, and provides political figures like Trump with an easy scapegoat. This narrative characterizes nonwhite South Africans as villains seeking economic justice. This is not a new tactic—it is merely a recycled idea, now broadcasted from a bigot’s Facebook feed into the Oval Office.
Conclusion: Truth Matters
South Africa is still healing from the deep wounds of apartheid. There is crime and land reform is indeed overdue. However, there is no campaign—state-sponsored or otherwise—to exterminate white South Africans.
Weaponizing a fabricated genocide narrative disrespects the actual victims of genocide worldwide and undermines meaningful global dialogue.
The Importance of Acknowledging Truth
Understanding history and the present situation in South Africa is crucial. We need to have informed discussions based on factual information, not sensationalized narratives. Engaging with these truths is essential to fostering a society that truly seeks justice and equality.
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