South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has strongly refuted allegations that the white minority in his country is being persecuted, labeling such claims as part of a “completely false narrative” designed to stir division. His remarks, made during a national address on March 24, come in response to growing international controversy, fueled in part by tech billionaire Elon Musk and his close ally, US President Donald Trump.

The debate over alleged discrimination against Afrikaners-descendants of Dutch settlers-has intensified in recent months, with critics of the South African government pointing to policies such as land expropriation as evidence of institutional bias against white citizens. However, the South African government has firmly rejected these accusations, calling them misinformation aimed at undermining national unity and stability.

Elon Musk, who was born in South Africa, has been vocal in his criticism of the country’s policies regarding white citizens. In a post on his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), on March 23, Musk claimed that a “major political party in South Africa is actively promoting white genocide.” He further alleged that his Starlink satellite internet service was being prevented from operating in the country because he is “not black.”

Musk’s claims echo similar concerns raised by right-wing commentators in the US and by Afrikaner advocacy groups, such as AfriForum and Solidarity, which have long opposed South Africa’s land redistribution policies. These organizations argue that white South African farmers are being disproportionately targeted through government initiatives that seek to address historical racial disparities in land ownership.

Despite his immense global influence, Musk’s assertions have been met with sharp criticism from both the South African government and independent analysts. Many have........

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