South African Delegations' Visit to U.S. After Trump's Criticism

Multiple South African delegations are planning to visit the U.S. in response to President Trump's criticism of their country's Expropriation Act. However, it is uncertain whom they will meet in the new administration. The delegations aim to explain their positions, but face challenges due to lack of common ground and potential unavailability of key officials for meetings.

Legal challenge to Expropriation Act in South Africa

The Democratic Alliance in South Africa has filed a lawsuit against the Expropriation Act, which U.S. President Donald Trump criticized in an executive order. The Act allows expropriation of property without compensation, causing policy uncertainty and potential economic repercussions.

President Trump suspends aid to South Africa and offers asylum to 'Afrikaner refugees'

President Trump signed an executive order suspending aid to South Africa and offering asylum to 'Afrikaner refugees' due to discriminatory practices against the white minority. South Africa's Expropriation Act allows property seizure without compensation. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa responded by dismissing Trump's claims.

Suspension of U.S. Aid to South Africa over Land Expropriation

President Trump announced the suspension of U.S. aid to South Africa due to a new law on land expropriation, fearing Zimbabwe-style seizures of land from white citizens. The issue of expropriation has been a long-standing one in South Africa due to the unequal distribution of land. The new Expropriation Act allows the government to take private land for a 'public purpose' without compensation.