US Starts Reviewing Asylum Requests From White South Africans| Firstpost Africa | N18G
The US, under Donald Trump, has begun processing asylum claims from white South Africans, citing concerns over land reform, rising crime, and alleged racial discrimination. This unprecedented move has triggered a sharp response from South Africa, with tensions escalating into a full diplomatic standoff. From trade sanctions and aid cuts to Elon Musk’s controversial remarks, the fallout is growing. This report unpacks the asylum policy shift, the political motives behind it, and what it could mean for both nations—and the region at large.
