Trump's 'Mission South Africa' to Resettle 54 White Afrikaners on Monday Amid Refugee Ban

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Updated May 9, 2025, 04:27 PM

The Trump administration is set to bring the first group of 54 white South Africans, classified as refugees, to the United States early next week, specifically on Monday. This move follows an executive order signed by President Donald Trump in February, which directed the U.S. to resettle Afrikaners, citing racial persecution in South Africa as the reason. The first group of Afrikaners, descendants of Dutch settlers, is expected to arrive at Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia. The administration plans to hold an event to mark their arrival, according to a memo from the Department of Health and Human Services. This development comes amidst a broader suspension of U.S. refugee admissions implemented by Trump shortly after taking office in January. Critics argue that the rapid processing of Afrikaners, in contrast to the delays faced by other refugee groups, highlights a racially selective asylum policy. The South African government has engaged with U.S. authorities to ensure that the resettlement program does not provide an opportunity for fugitives to flee. Diplomatic engagements between President Cyril Ramaphosa and Trump's administration have been ongoing, focusing on this executive order and other bilateral issues. The U.S. program, named 'Mission South Africa,' was set up in response to concerns over South Africa's land expropriation policy, with Trump ally Elon Musk vocalizing support for the Afrikaners. Over 8,000 applications were reviewed for this initiative.

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Kenneth Roth

@KenRoth

While Trump decimates the right to seek asylum and turns his back on refugees worldwide, the sole exception is a group of white South Africans. No racism here! https://t.co/VtXLvS6njk

Akilah Hughes

@AkilahObviously

Now why would Trump invite Afrikaners here if he didn’t intend to reinstitute segregation for their comfort?

SABC News

@SABCNews

[DEVELOPING] The International Relations and Cooperation Department has confirmed that Deputy Minister Alvin Botes held a discussion with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau on Friday. The discussion follows diplomatic engagements wherein Pretoria expressed concerns https://t.co/IfgfPuPjBj