President Cyril Ramaphosa has defended South Africa's Expropriation Act, introduced in January, saying that it will "balance the need for public usage of land and the protection of the rights of property owners". Ramaphosa vehemently denied that the policy targets white landowners, as Trump had insinuated.

The Expropriation Act allows the South African government to seize land, in the name of public interest, with or without compensation. Its purpose is to repossess land and distribute it to address what the government refers to as historical injustices.

Trump’s comments waded into a sensitive racial issue and deepened already sharp divisions between the United States and South Africa.

The U.S. president did not specify who was being "treated badly", but the land reference suggests he's referring to white landowners.

A young South African responds to Donald Trump's misguided comments on land reform, emphasising the importance of justice and equality in the nation's ongoing journey.

Elon Musk got on the phone Wednesday with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa following the Tesla CEO’s condemnation of Pretoria’s “openly racist” land ownership laws and threats by US President Donald Trump to withdraw $400 million in aid.

More details have emerged following Elon Musk’s discussions with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa amid rising tensions over the country’s land reform policies. ・Elon Musk spoke with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa about land ownership policies ・The phone call aimed to ease tensions between South Africa and the United States over the

The new law on land reform in South Africa has significant implications for the agricultural sector, property rights, and socio-economic equity. This legislation aims to address historical injustices related to land ownership while ensuring sustainable agricultural practices and economic growth.