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South Africa leader calls Elon Musk over ‘distortions' after Trump attack

 Published: 11:48, 5 February 2025

South Africa leader calls Elon Musk over ‘distortions' after Trump attack

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke to Elon Musk regarding “misinformation” about South Africa after US President Donald Trump said he would suspend aid to the country over its land reform policy.

South African-born billionaire Musk, who is close to Trump, waded into the dispute on Monday with a post on X accusing South Africa of having “openly racist ownership laws”, suggesting white people were the victims.

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