Donald Trump Withdraws All Funding to South Africa Over Land Expropriation Act
3 February 2025
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By A Correspondent

In a bold move that has stirred international controversy, US President Donald Trump has announced the cessation of all funding to South Africa in response to the country’s implementation of the Land Expropriation Act.

According to the Limpopo Newspaper, Trump also issued a stark warning that further actions might be taken against the South African government if the law is not reversed.

The Land Expropriation Act, signed into law last month by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, has sparked considerable debate both locally and abroad.

The Act grants the government the power to expropriate land without compensation for the sake of public interest, with the aim of addressing historical land imbalances in South Africa.

President Trump’s decision to withdraw funding is a direct consequence of this controversial legislation.

“The US will no longer provide any financial assistance to South Africa while this dangerous policy is in place,” a US government source said.

“It is imperative that governments respect property rights, and this new law undermines that principle.”

The South African government, led by President Ramaphosa, has defended the Land Expropriation Act, emphasizing that it is a necessary step to redress the legacy of apartheid and address economic inequality.

However, critics, including Trump, argue that the policy could lead to widespread economic instability and hurt both local and foreign investments.