Trevor Noah Slammed for His Silence Amid Trump’s False Claims About South Africa: “Say Something”

• Trevor Noah’s silence amid the US-SA talks about alleged genocide in South Africa has sparked criticism from fans, questioning why the comedian hasn’t addressed the misinformation
• Fans are divided, with some urging Trevor to use his platform to clarify the political tensions, while others argue it’s unfair to expect public figures to comment on every issue
• Social media reactions highlight a mix of disappointment, support, and calls to respect entertainers’ boundaries regarding political controversies

US-based South African comedian Trevor Noah has been slammed for not using his platform to address the ongoing conversation about an alleged genocide happening in SA. Fans have questioned why the award-winning star has not posted anything.

Trevor Noah's silence questioned amid US-SA talks

South Africa and the United States of America have been making headlines after the Afrikaner refugees who left South Africa to seek refuge in the USA following reports of a genocide in the country. The incident was followed by President Cyril Ramaphosa and his delegation's visit to the United States to meet President Donald Trump.

A user with the handle @InshallahSZN took to X, formerly Twitter, to call out Trevor Noah for ignoring the news. The user felt that, as a South African, Trevor should address the misinformation going around on social media. The post read:

"Hasn't said a single word about all the misinformation being spread. They have you, don't they?"

Fans react to post about Trevor Noah

The post divided social media users. Some agreed that Trevor should use his platform to correct the misinformation, while others noted that it was not his place to address the political issues going on between South Africa and the United States of America.

@sabzalikho said:

"Leave Trevor alone."

@UnleashedSt commented:

"Njayam, even if Trevor were to fight for South Africans, they would still self-sabotage. Uyamyeka umuntu omnyama azibonele because we don't listen."

@vynl_g added:

"Tbf, I wouldn't say anything too. Black South Africans are in this predicament because of their voting choices. It has nothing to do with Trevor."

@KLouw15 wrote:

"He does not want to be deported. Generally, entertainers are spineless."

@ZenizoleGqada said:

"It’s important to remember that public figures — including celebrities like Trevor Noah — are not obligated to speak on every issue or address every claim circulating online. The expectation that they must constantly respond to every controversy is both unrealistic and unfair."

@StillTipsie wrote:

"It's disappointing. It must be hard to be in his position and many others'. More is expected of them by us, just like during the said blatant misinformation."

Ntsiki Mazwai slams Johann Rupert

Meanwhile, Briefly News reported that South African billionaire Johann Rupert and golfers Ernie Els and Retief Goosen are said to be part of President Cyril Ramaphosa's delegation to the white house. Poet and activist Ntsiki Mazwai is against this, and she took a shot at Rupert on X.

As the country awaits in anticipation of the outcome of President Ramaphosa's meeting with US President Donald Trump, there was a discourse over Rupert joining him.

Source: Briefly News