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South African Ambassador Denies White Genocide Claim

Updated 2026-09-26 00:55 UTC 1 source Negative

Roelf Meyer, South Africa's new ambassador to the US, denies the existence of a 'white genocide' and challenges President Trump's claims. The statement aims to address racial tensions in the country.

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South African white genocide does not exist, new ambassador to US tells BBC

Roelf Meyer tells the BBC that being a white Afrikaner gives him legitimacy to challenge Trump's claim of a genocide.

2026-09-25 23:20 UTC