No US Official to Attend G20 as Trump Makes Fresh Allegations against South Africa
- US President Donald Trump says none of the country's officials will attend the 2025 G20 Summit in South Africa
- He accused the South African government of “mass killings” and “illegal land confiscation” targeting white Afrikaners
- However, the South African presidency has yet to issue an official response to Trump’s comments
Washington, DC, US - President Donald Trump has announced that no US government official will attend the upcoming G20 Summit in South Africa.
He alleged that there are “mass killings” and “land confiscation” targeted at the country’s white minority, the Afrikaners.
Source: Twitter
Trump made the declaration on his platform, Truth Social, on Friday, November 8, 2025, calling the situation in South Africa a total disgrace.
He claimed that people from the Dutch settlers, as well as, the French and German immigrants, are being killed.
In his words:
“It is a total disgrace that the G20 will be held in South Africa. Afrikaners (people descended from Dutch settlers, and also French and German immigrants) are being killed and $laughtered, and their land and farms are being illegally confiscated.”
“No U.S. Government Official will attend as long as these Human Rights abuses continue. I look forward to hosting the 2026 G20 in Miami, Florida!” Trump said on Truth Social.
South Africa is hosting the 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg, the first time the global economic forum will be held on African soil.
Mixed reactions trail Trump’s decision
The statement immediately drew widespread global attention, including X (formerly Twitter), sparking debate and diplomatic tension ahead of the international summit.
Legit.ng gathered some comments from X users:
@MarcMcCarty14: said I know y'all don't like to acknowledge history, but how did they got the land in the first place?!
@El123V said: Christians worshiping Jesus in South Africa without getting killed:
@sleuthdawg said: If that’s the case, why isn’t the U.S. military in Nigeria assisting Christians who are being skinned alive instead of continuing to engage in an endless and pointless war in Ukraine?
@PatX2020 said: 83% of farm murders in South Africa are inflicted on Black South Africans (a total of 12 Black farmers/workers were victims in 2025), while Trump continues lying and defaming the country.
@vegasgay629 said: But didn't we steal this land from the indigenous people? How history repeats itself but we only care when it's not happening here.
@DiedreHugo Said: @MAGAVoice do you understand the South African governments are also not paying pensions or approving applications! Some elderly have NO income! Well done for making a stand! We need more like you!!
@StevenAMason3 also said: One more thing, Donald Trump is doing that will only accelerate China’s rise to global dominance in the 21st century.
South Africa silent
As of the time of filing this report, the South African presidency has yet to issue an official response to Trump’s comments.
Source: Twitter
If confirmed, this would be the first time in recent history that the United States has boycotted a G20 summit over “human rights” concerns.
S/Africa says talks with Trump aim to salvage trade
Legit.ng earlier reported that Securing South Africa's trade ties with the United States will be a key aim of President Cyril Ramaphosa, who Monday began a Washington visit that will feature a meeting with Donald Trump, Ramaphosa's office said.
Ramaphosa arrived late Monday, accompanied by four cabinet ministers on the high-stakes visit. He is expected to meet Trump at the White House on Wednesday.
"The purpose of the visit is to reset and revitalise bilateral relations between South Africa and the United States (US)," read a statement issued by the Pretoria presidency.
Russia reacts to Trump's threats on Nigeria
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the Russian government said it is closely watching reports that the United States military may invade Nigeria over alleged Christian genocide.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova called on the US to respect international law amid alleged military action in Nigeria.
Legit.ng reports that US President Donald Trump had declared Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern.
Pastor mentions who should be eliminated besides terrorists
Legit.ng earlier reported that Pastor Adeboye has urged swift Nigerian action against terrorists and mentioned those who should be eliminated amid Trump’s military action threat.
The RCCG leader stressed decisive follow-through, drawing lessons from late Buhari’s incomplete military directive against insurgents.
Adeboye, who recalled private discussions with the late Buhari, buttressed the importance of accountability in national security enforcement
Source: Legit.ng
