The Documentary Podcast No, there isn’t a ‘white genocide’ in South Africa
Jun 11, 2025
Mpo Lakashi, a South African journalist, dives into the contentious claims of a so-called 'white genocide' in South Africa. He dissects the misinformation underpinning these narratives and highlights the complexities surrounding farm attacks and land ownership laws. Lakashi discusses how political figures have exploited these fears, impacting diplomatic relations, particularly with the U.S. The conversation also touches on the role of social media in shaping public perception, revealing the deep-seated issues of identity and culture within South Africa.
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False 'White Genocide' Claims
- President Trump and Elon Musk have amplified false claims of a "white genocide" targeting Afrikaners in South Africa.
- Many South Africans, including Afrikaners, reject this as misinformation and inaccurate portrayal of their situation.
Historic Land Inequality
- White South Africans own a disproportionate share of farmland due to apartheid-era policies.
- The 1913 Native Lands Act and centuries before pushed non-whites off the land, effects still felt today.
Farmer Franlyn Rosso's Attack
- Franlyn Rosso, a white South African farmer, experienced a targeted attack on her farm after her husband's death.
- She cannot confirm if it was because of her race and points out murder rates are high in urban areas too.