Minister challenges AfriForum's genocide claims

IN A fiery statement during the recent cabinet media briefing, Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni challenged Afriforum, the Afrikaner civil rights organisation, to clarify its plans for convincing international audiences, including white Afrikaners and citizens, about the alleged genocide targeting white minorities in South Africa.

- THABO MAKWAKWA

AfriForum has been leading an international campaign claiming genocide against white minorities in the country, prompting the US administration to accept white South Africans who are alleged victims.

Responding to questions about Afriforum's claims, Ntshavheni emphasised the South African government's firm stance that no genocide is occurring in the country.

"Mr Kallie of Afriforum must clarify where the genocide is taking place," she said.

"As the cabinet, we emphasise that there is no genocide in South Africa. How do people with citizenship and under no threat become refugees?

"How is he able to prove to the international community that a genocide is happening, when even international bodies have dismissed these claims as false?"

Ntshavheni further reiterated the government's commitment to safeguarding national security.