Former U.S. President Donald Trump met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, reportedly raising concerns about the treatment of Afrikaner farmers in South Africa.

The meeting took place on the sidelines of an unspecified event, the details of which have not been fully disclosed.

During the discussion, Trump voiced claims of persecution against Afrikaners, a population group primarily of Dutch descent.

The specifics of the alleged persecution and the evidence presented by Trump remain unclear based on available reports.

The South African government has previously rejected claims of widespread persecution against Afrikaners, stating that all citizens are treated equally under the law.

Ramaphosa’s response to Trump’s statements is also not fully detailed in the initial reporting.

The issue of Afrikaner farmers has previously attracted attention, with some groups advocating for their protection, citing land reform policies as a potential threat.

Land reform in South Africa aims to address historical inequalities by redistributing land from white landowners to Black South Africans.

Critics of land reform have argued that it could negatively impact agricultural production, while proponents maintain it’s essential for redressing past injustices.