Framing the Fear: Right-Wing Narratives and Race in South Africa

This chapter examines the collaboration between South African right-wing activists and U.S. conservative figures, highlighting grievances regarding Afrikaner discrimination and claims of 'white genocide.' It navigates the political ramifications of these narratives, particularly in the context of Trump's reaction to perceived injustices in South Africa. The chapter also reveals the complexities of societal vulnerabilities and perceptions among South Africans, contrasting the mainstream acknowledgment of inequality with fringe beliefs about racial victimhood.