In response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent executive order offering refugee status to white South Africans, particularly Afrikaners, several prominent Afrikaner organizations have expressed their intent to remain in South Africa. The executive order, signed on February 7, 2025, also included a cessation of U.S. aid to South Africa, citing concerns over land expropriation policies and alleged human rights violations against white farmers.
Afrikaner advocacy groups, such as AfriForum and the Solidarity Movement, have publicly declined the resettlement offer. Kallie Kriel, CEO of AfriForum, emphasized the organization’s commitment to addressing challenges within South Africa, stating, “Emigration only offers an opportunity for Afrikaners who are willing to risk potentially sacrificing their descendants’ cultural identity as Afrikaners. The price for that is simply too high.”
Similarly, the Solidarity Movement, representing approximately 600,000 Afrikaner families, reiterated their dedication to their homeland. In a statement, the movement expressed, “We may disagree with the ANC, but we love our country. As in any community, there are individuals who wish to emigrate, but repatriation of Afrikaners as refugees is not a solution for us.” 
The South African government has defended its land reform policies, asserting that they aim to address historical inequalities stemming from apartheid and colonialism. President Cyril Ramaphosa has stated that the government has not confiscated any land and will not be coerced by external pressures.
This development highlights the complex dynamics of land ownership and racial relations in South Africa, as well as differing international perspectives on the nation’s domestic policies.
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