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Lamola takes aim at Trump's Afrikaner policy as US tensions deepen

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21 September 2026

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South AfricaUnited States

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South Africa's International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola publicly criticised the US under President Trump's Afrikaner resettlement policy, highlighting increased diplomatic tensions between South Africa and the US following US restrictions on South African officials.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face rising diplomatic hurdles as US policy targets South African officials with sanctions tied to racial and land policies. This moment demands strategic engagement in Washington to protect your access and partnerships amid growing tensions.

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2 sources · first reported 18 Sep 2026 · latest 21 Sep 2026

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