Another Group of Afrikaners Allegedly Arrive in USA As Refugees
- The alleged arrival of Afrikaners in the United States has caused a debate on social media
- Unconfirmed reports allege that more than 100 Afrikaners arrived in Georgia, a week after another group arrived in America
- South Africans who supported Afrikaners moving to the United States congratulated them on social media
Tebogo Mokwena, affiliated with Briefly News, covered local and international politics, political analysis, and interviews in South Africa for Daily Sun and Vutivi Business News during his 10 years of experience.
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USA— Allegations of a new group of Afrikaner South Africans arriving in the US have reignited the debate over their classification as refugees. The reports came over a month after the Trump administration announced that it would be accepting more Afrikaners than other refugees into the United States.
According to Western Pulse, a conservative blog, a group of Afrikaners arrived in Atlanta, Georgia, on 1 April 2026. The blog post alleged that 200 arrived safely in the country and promised that more would come. The allegations are unverified as no official statement from either government regarding the alleged arrivals has been released.
Trump administration to process more applications
The United States government, in February, announced that it was planning on processing 4,500 Afrikaner refugee applications monthly. The number is higher than the cap the Trump administration placed on accepting refugee applications. The United States government also reportedly awarded a tender for trailers to be installed as temporary office sites at the Embassy in Pretoria. The refugee programme was introduced months after Trump signed an executive order classifying Afrikaners as refugees and pausing aid to the country.
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Trump accused the South African government of a white genocide against Afrikaners and alleged that Afrikaners, particularly farmers, are facing persecution from the government in the country. He also accused the South African government of forcefully seizing privately-owned land. Trump severely opposed the Expropriation Act, which stated that land would be expropriated without compensation, but in extreme cases.
Debate over refugee status reignites
Some on social media had different perspectives on the arrival of Afrikaners.
Giles said:
“That is a brutally long flight in economy! Good luck to all of you. Enjoy what the States has to offer.”
IfThisThenThat said:
“What a shame it had to come to this. I wish them all the best in their new home.”
BreakTheSilence said:
“I know it's hard leaving what you know, but I'm so excited for the adventure you have ahead. New country. New home. New adventures. New memories.”
Pink Pigs Rule said:
“Have a great life in the land of the free.”
SA government debunks Trump post
In a related article, Briefly News reported that the South African government debunked a series of tweets between Trump and President Cyril Ramaphosa. The short exchange sees Trump saying South Africa is a failed state and Ramaphosa sharply replying to him.
The South African Government posted a picture of the post with the word “Fake!” sprawled across it. The government then called the post “Fake news”.
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