South Africa

South Africa reacts to the latest executive order issued by Donald Trump

today10 February, 2025

Background

The government of South Africa has reacted to the latest executive order issued by American president Donald Trump. The spokesperson for the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, Chrispin Phiri, says it is of great concern that the foundational premise of this order lacks factual accuracy and fails to recognise South Africa’s profound and painful history of colonialism and apartheid:

 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen