President Ramaphosa Rejects Trump's Claims

On Monday, President Cyril Ramaphosa denied Donald Trump's assertions that South Africa is 'seizing' land. The statement comes amidst ongoing debates about land reform in the country.

The President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, rejected statements by Donald Trump that his country "confiscates" land.

"South Africa is a democratic country where the law plays an important role, and all the land reform processes are conducted within the framework of the constitution," Ramaphosa noted at the regional integration forum.

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