US President Donald Trump is accusing South Africa of human rights violations against its white farmers. He has 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?
Guests:
Mark Heywood, national and global health specialist
Tanveer Jeewa, specialist on constitutional property law
Melanie Verwoerd, political analyst and former MP for the African National Congress (ANC) under President Nelson Mandela
Presented by: Adrian Finighan Produced by: Al Jazeera English
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