Claim: White South Africans, including Boers, do not experience racism or persecution from the South African government.
Verdict: False. Key political figures in the country have urged many of their followers to “kill Boers,” and recent legislation has been enacted that may allow for land expropriation without compensation, notes Joel Pollack, a senior editor at Breitbart News, in a recent interview.
During a discussion, Pollack mentioned President Donald Trump in relation to the topic. He emphasized how terms like “land confiscation,” “discrimination,” and “genocide” come into play in the narrative surrounding these issues. He also pointed out a refugee’s perspective during an interview earlier this week.
“Using the term genocide might be a little extreme,” Pollack stated. “However, there are alarming comments from prominent South African politicians, such as Julius Malema, who, during a rally on Human Rights Day in March, incited violence against farmers by saying, ‘kill farmers, shoot farmers, kill Boers.’ This should have been addressed through the legal system, but the courts opted not to intervene.”
Malema, a leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters party and a parliamentary member, frequently leads chants of “Kill Boer.”
In March, South Africa’s Supreme Court denied an appeal challenging a lower court ruling, which stated that the phrase “kill Boer” does not constitute hate speech or incitement according to the law, as reported by Breitbart News.
Pollack remarked, “In many countries, such statements would be deemed illegal. If they incite immediate harm or violence, they’re not protected speech. That certainly provides good reason for people in that community to be apprehensive about the government.”
Conservative radio hosts have also scrutinized President Cyril Ramaphosa regarding discriminatory laws recently enacted. Earlier this year, a law allowing property to be seized without compensation was introduced.
Pollack pointed out, “The South African government has enacted the Expropriation Act, facilitating the confiscation of properties and farms without compensation while also regulating the employment of white individuals across various industries.”
He continued, stating that the president’s actions suggest that members of that group are indeed facing threats of racism and property expropriation.
The U.S. has admitted only 59 African refugees, leading Ramaphosa to claim that they are “co-disease” while denying any ongoing discrimination, according to Breitbart News.
Connecting the issues in South Africa to U.S. diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, Pollack noted how the rollback of DEI policies underlines a troubling trend where people are stripped of property, employment opportunities, and forced to seek alternatives elsewhere.
He expressed concerns about the broader implications of these policies, stating that they undermine South Africa as an ally to the U.S. in Africa, weakening the nation as a whole. Pollack underscored the importance of reforming South Africa to prevent a repeat of historical tragedies.
Interestingly, while only 59 refugees have been accepted, around 70,000 Africans have sought refuge. He remarked that American sports teams could also benefit from a more diverse roster.
In the closing remarks of his Fox News segment, Pollack commented on the Anglican charity, noting a reluctance to support individuals from so-called privileged groups, despite them often being targets of aggression. He referenced the Rwandan genocide, highlighting how educated groups like the Tutsi suffered greatly.
He expressed concern that the church’s stance may not align with moral imperatives.
