Trump’s Afrikaners are South African opportunists, not refugees: what’s behind the US move
South Africans are wearily attuned to governments’ Orwellian misuse of language. After all, South Africa is a country where a one-time government passed a law (the Natives Abolition of Passes and Coordination of Documents Act of 1952) which extended rather than abolishing the notorious pass system. This made it compulsory for black South Africans over the […]
Do SA refugee applicants have to make their social media profiles public?
South African applicants for the US refugee status programme are questioning whether a recent directive about making their social media accounts public applies to them. Last week, the US Embassy notified visa applicants that screening and vetting would be extended to their online presences. According to reports, 1000 Afrikaners will be resettled in the US by September […]
‘We are privileged’: liberal Afrikaners reject Trump’s ‘white genocide’ claims
For some white Afrikaner South Africans, Donald Trump’s offer of refugee status in the US has been seen as a godsend. For others, it has provoked anger and frustration that they are being falsely portrayed as victims of a “white genocide”, 31 years after their community’s own oppressive minority rule ended. In February, Trump signed an […]
US gives priority refugee status to 1 000 Afrikaners
The US administration, led by President Donald Trump, plans to welcome 1 000 Afrikaner “refugees” this year through its resettlement programme. This follows the approval of asylum for two groups of white South Africans who cited “fear of persecution” and “racial discrimination” in their home country. Earlier this year, in a controversial decision, Trump also indefinitely stopped […]
South Africa seeks extension of Trump tariff deadline to pursue trade deal
JOHANNESBURG, July 1 (Reuters) – South Africa has asked for more time to negotiate a trade deal with U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration before his higher tariff regime goes into effect on July 9, Pretoria’s trade ministry said on Tuesday. Trump imposed a 31% tax on U.S. imports from South Africa in April as part of […]
The Ultimate Guide to Manufacturing, Admin, and Rural Nodes in America in 2025
By SIMON BARKHUYSEN Saffers Turned Boer-Yankies (Bryankies) Eyeing the USA: The Ultimate Guide to Manufacturing, Admin, and Rural Gems Howzit, Saffers! You’ve scored refugee status, a lekker shot at the American Dream, and a sneaky feeling that a braai in the USA—complete with a juicy paycheck—trumps a smoky session in the bush any day. Time […]
Riding Free – A Journey Down US Route 89
By SIMON BARKHUYSEN The Unsung Sovereign of American beauty Gather ‘round, you wayfarers, you chroniclers of the past, you pilgrims of the untamed path! Envision a highway that carves through America’s wildest heart—a 1,600-mile lifeline of asphalt threading from the sun-scorched borderlands of Nogales, Arizona, to the glacier-crowned frontier of Montana’s Canadian edge. This is […]
The Unintended Consequences of US Refugee Policy for South African Minorities
The recent resettlement of 49 South Africans, described as “Afrikaners”, to the United States under refugee status via the US Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) has drawn public ridicule, suspicion, and commentary. While some predict their imminent return to sunny South Africa, the event offers an unexpected opportunity to examine how USRAP’s criteria could inadvertently apply to other historically marginalised […]
Biltong: South Africa’s Salty Soulmate vs. Jerky: The American Tyre-Patch Imposter
By SIMON BARKHUYSEN Oh, South Africans, gather ‘round the braai and let’s have a lekker chat about our one true love—biltong. It’s not just a snack; it’s a way of life, a chewy little strip of heritage that’s been air-drying its way into our hearts since the Voortrekkers decided horsing around with meat preservation was […]
Your Guide to Free and Affordable Land in the USA for Resettlement
What’s Available: Lots for $1 via Urban Homestead Program. Perfect For: City dwellers. Conditions: Fix violations within 18 months, live there for 3 years. Requires income proof and no property issues. Contact: City of Buffalo (buffalony.gov). Cheap Land: Affordable Options Up to $200/Acre Should you be looking for more flexibility or larger parcels, cheap land […]