The White Golfers that Ramaphosa took to Donald Trump have ‘betrayed’ the South African President
The President of the United States, Donald Trump has stated that the South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa who recently visited him in Washington had dragged along White golfers.
Ramaphosa allegedly brought golfers from the White Communities of South Africa, in an attempt to prove there was no systematic persecution of Whites in South Africa.
However the delegation which was supposed to paint a brighter picture also left Ramaphosa down.
Golfer Retief Goosen then tells Trump that his father’s farmer friends have all been killed and farms are constantly being burned in South Africa.
Retief Goosen:
“I grew up in an area in South Africa that is mainly farmland. There are some issues out there, obviously. My dad was a property developer as well as a part-time farmer. Some of his fellow farmers have been killed.
The farm is still running; my brother is managing it, but it’s a constant battle with farms. They’re trying to burn the farms down to drive us away. So, it is a concern to try and make a living as a farmer. In the end, without farmers, there’s no food on the plate. We need the farmers to produce the food.”
Donald Trump:
“They wouldn’t even want to do what you’re doing, right? They love farming, they don’t want to leave. But it’s a struggle.”
Retief Goosen:
“Yes, and food and freshwater are the most important things in life. Without those two, you can’t survive.”
Donald Trump:
“How is the water there?”
Retief Goosen:
“The water is great. It all comes from a borehole out of the ground for us. But it’s a battle to get the water out sometimes when all the equipment gets stolen, that you’re using to get water.”
Donald Trump:
“So, does your family and your brother feel safe on the farm?”
Retief Goosen:
“They’ve put up electric fences, trying to be safe at night. But it’s always a concern whenever you leave that something could happen. Both of them have been attacked in their houses; my mom was attacked in her house when she was 80. So, it is difficult.”
What Julius Malema said about the Washington meeting
The Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF) party leader Julius Malema, who Trump accused of inciting people to attack white farmers in South Africa, has responded to recent international discussions involving U.S. President Donald Trump and President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Malema asserted that South Africa’s sovereignty and principles are non-negotiable.
“A group of older men meeting in Washington to speculate about us does not change the facts. No credible evidence has been presented to support their claims. And we will not compromise our stance on land expropriation without compensation to satisfy foreign expectations or political convenience,” Malema insisted.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has however reaffirmed that the United States remains an important partner across multiple sectors, from trade and investment to health, education, and security cooperation.
Speaking directly to the U.S. President Donald Trump, Ramaphosa emphasized the ongoing value of bilateral relations between South Africa and Washington, despite the changing global political climate.
This statement highlights South Africa’s commitment to strong international partnerships and maintaining open diplomatic dialogue with global powers, especially in advancing its economic and development goals.
Though geopolitical alliances continue to shift, South Africa is positioning itself as a bridge between Africa and global superpowers.