Archive · 8 Dec 2025
Ramaphosa warns of white supremacy threat
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa recently spoke at a conference about how some people in the country still believe in the idea of white racial superiority.
He said these beliefs are dangerous and can harm South Africa's unity and relationships with other countries.
He mentioned that false stories about white people being treated badly in South Africa have been spread, especially by some people in the United States.
These stories have led to problems like the U.S. boycotting a meeting and putting high taxes on South African goods.
Ramaphosa wants the world to work together to stop these false stories and protect South Africa's interests.
President Cyril Ramaphosa warns that notions of white racial superiority threaten South Africa's post-apartheid unity and sovereignty.
He calls for global efforts to debunk false claims of white persecution in South Africa.
U.S. President Donald Trump boycotted a G20 summit in Johannesburg, alleging mistreatment of white minorities in South Africa.
The U.S. has imposed a 30% import tariff on South African goods, resisting attempts to reduce it.
South Africa is seeking a trade agreement with the U.S. and diversifying its export markets.
- Who
- President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa
- What
- Warning about the threat of white supremacy and racial superiority
- When
- December 8, 2023
- Where
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Why
- To address false claims of white persecution and their implications on South Africa's sovereignty and international relations
- President
- Cyril Ramaphosa
- Country
- South Africa
- Issue
- White supremacy and racial superiority
- Event
- African National Congress conference
- US President
- Donald Trump
- US Action
- Boycotted G20 summit, imposed 30% import tariff
- South Africa's Response
- Seeking trade agreement, diversifying export markets