U.S. hired illegal foreign workers to process white refugees, South Africa says
The Globe and Mail17 hrs
South Africa Arrests Kenyans Linked to US Afrikaner Refugee Scheme
Was South Africa's raid diplomatic interference with U.S. refugee operations, or lawful enforcement against visa violations?
Above: Police presence in Tshepisong during a City Power operation to remove illegal electricity connections in Tshepisong, Johannesburg, South Africa, on July 25, 2025. Image credit: Sharon Seretlo/Getty Images
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Pro-Trump narrative
South Africa's raid on a U.S. refugee processing center represents a blatant interference with American operations and a troubling disregard for diplomatic protocol. The arrests of workers processing legitimate refugee applications for persecuted Afrikaners undermine U.S. efforts to protect vulnerable populations fleeing discrimination. This aggressive action further demonstrates South Africa's hostility toward American interests and its refusal to acknowledge the real threats facing white South Africans.
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The Trump administration violated South African laws by employing Kenyan nationals on tourist visas after their work permit applications were formally and lawfully rejected. This was not diplomatic interference but standard enforcement against undocumented workers, with no U.S. officials arrested and no "refugee" applicants targeted or intimidated. The real scandal is American officials coordinating with illegal workers to administer a politically driven refugee scheme based on demonstrably false claims of "white genocide."
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