South African white genocide does not exist, new ambassador to US tells BBC
The newly appointed South African ambassador to the US, Roelf Meyer, has disputed Donald Trump's claim of a white genocide in South Africa. According to Meyer, there is no evidence to support such a claim. He says being a member of the white Afrikaner community gives him credibility on this issue.
Why it's good news: It provides a counterpoint to a potentially misleading or inflammatory claim that could have caused unnecessary concern among Americans.
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