White crosses shown by Trump not graves, says South African who erected them
Summary
Donald Trump displayed a video showing white crosses during a meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, claiming they marked graves of white farmers killed in South Africa. However, Rob Hoatson, who set up the crosses, clarified they were a temporary memorial for his neighbors killed in 2020, not a burial site. Ramaphosa acknowledged violence but denied systematic targeting of white farmers, stating most crime victims in South Africa are black.Key Facts
- Donald Trump showed a video of white crosses during a meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
- Trump claimed the crosses marked graves of white farmers.
- Rob Hoatson, who erected the crosses, said they were a temporary memorial for a couple killed in 2020.
- The memorial was set up for Glen and Vida Rafferty, who were murdered on their farm.
- Two men were convicted for the Raffertys' murder in 2022.
- Ramaphosa acknowledged violence in South Africa but denied that white farmers are systematically targeted.
- The South African government does not release crime statistics by race.
- Afrikaner activists noted Trump's comments brought attention to the issue internationally.
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