South Africa defends itself against Trump and Musk attacks on land policy
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FILE - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses African National Congress supporters in Johannesburg, May 25, 2024. He says his government had not confiscated any land, and he looks forward to engaging with Trump to foster a better understanding over the matter.
South Africa defended itself on Monday against attacks on its land confiscation policy by Donald Trump and his South African-born billionaire backer Elon Musk after the U.S. president said he would cut off funding to the country over the issue.
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