Ramaphosa blasts white genocide lobbying, warns against language that glorifies killing

President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned lobby groups that peddle false narratives of Afrikaner persecution abroad, warning that language which glorifies killing or stirs hostility is dangerous and irresponsible.

The president linked his message to international developments, criticising those who spread claims of “white genocide” overseas.

At a time when unemployment is high, and we need to grow our economy and attract investment, travelling to foreign capitals to spread the falsehood of a white genocide and discourage investment in one’s own country is neither responsible nor patriotic.

The third ask was for President Ramaphosa to condemn the “kill the boer” chant.

Kill the boer, kill the farmer as incitement to violence. This is a concept that is endorsed by three‑quarters of the South African people. I’ve seen the polling data.

Bozell alleged. Pretoria has consistently rejected claims of systemic discrimination, with Ramaphosa insisting there is “no evidence of persecution against white people” and warning that narratives of white victimhood threaten post‑apartheid unity.

Ramaphosa emphasised that measures to correct past injustices cannot be equated with apartheid oppression.