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Dozens of white South Africans arrive in US under Trump refugee plan

Dozens of white South Africans arrive in US under Trump refugee plan

14 May 2025byThe editor

Donald Trump says they are victims of “racial discrimination”, which is strongly denied by South Africa.

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