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The claim that Afrikaners are being slaughtered in a genocide is false and has been widely discredited by experts, fact-checkers, the South African government, and even some Afrikaner organizations.
While South Africa does have a serious and extremely high rate of violent crime that affects all communities, including farmers, the available evidence does not support the narrative of a targeted, race-based campaign or genocide against Afrikaners.
Key facts regarding this claim:
No Evidence of Genocide: Experts and independent bodies, including the Institute for Security Studies in South Africa, state there is no indication of a state-sponsored campaign or intent to eliminate a specific racial group. A South African court ruling in February 2025 also dismissed the idea of a genocide as "clearly imagined" and "not real".
High Crime Rates Overall: South Africa has one of the highest murder rates in the world, with tens of thousands of murders annually. The majority of victims of violent crime are Black South Africans, who make up the majority of the population.
Farm Murders are Part of Broader Crime: Attacks on farms are a significant concern due to the isolation of rural areas, which provides perpetrators with more time. However, these crimes are generally linked to robbery and the broader issue of violent crime, not a racial or political genocide. Victims of farm murders include people of all races (farmers, workers, and their families), which challenges the idea that only white people are targeted.
Government Position: The South African government has strongly condemned and debunked the genocide claims, with President Cyril Ramaphosa calling them "completely false".
Origin of Claims: The claims have been primarily circulated by right-wing lobby groups, some conservative commentators, and amplified by figures like US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. These claims often rely on misleading information and images that are not factual representations of a genocide.
In summary, while violent crime in South Africa is a severe problem for everyone living there, the specific claim that Afrikaners are being systematically "slaughtered" is a false narrative.