Why is Donald Trump targeting South Africa? | Inside Story

Описание: US President Donald Trump is accusing South Africa of human rights violations against its white farmers.
He's cut assistance that includes critical HIV medication.
Trump cited a law that allows the South African government to seize farmland and its genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, for his decision.
South African-born adviser to Trump - Elon Musk - is also accusing the country of what he calls, 'openly racist' land ownership laws.

So what role does the billionaire play? And is humanitarian aid being weaponised?

Presenter: Adrian Finighan

Guests:

Mark Heywood - National and Global Health Specialist.

Tanveer Jeewa - Specialist on Constitutional Property Law.

Melanie Verwoerd - Political Analyst and a former Member of Parliament for the ANC under President Nelson Mandela.

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