The recent surge in Afrikaners seeking asylum in the United States has been met with skepticism and outright dismissal by mainstream media outlets. This is not just irresponsible journalism—it is a deliberate attempt to ignore the very real dangers facing white South Africans, particularly Afrikaners, in a country where violent crime, discriminatory laws, and state-sanctioned racism have made life untenable for many.
The Reality of Life for Afrikaners in South Africa
Why would any white South African, especially an Afrikaner, want to raise a family in a country where their children face over 140 race-based laws that will block their employment opportunities? The Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) and Employment Equity Act explicitly discriminate against whites in hiring practices, effectively rendering them second-class citizens in the job market. If this were happening to any other racial group, the international community would be outraged. Yet when it happens to Afrikaners, the media turns a blind eye or even mocks their plight.
Then there is the violence. South Africa has one of the highest murder rates in the world, with more than 80 killings per day. Farm attacks—often racially motivated—are brutal and frequent, with Afrikaners being disproportionately targeted. The government has done little to address this, and in some cases, politicians have even incited hatred against whites.
The President’s Slur: Calling Whites “Settlers”
Just days ago, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa referred to white South Africans as “colonizers” at an Ivory Coast meeting, reinforcing the narrative that they do not belong in the country—despite many Afrikaner families having lived there for over 300 years. He said “South Africa is the only African country where the ‘colonizers’ stay“. This rhetoric is dangerous and echoes the kind of dehumanizing language that has historically preceded ethnic cleansing. If a Western leader referred to any minority group in such terms, there would be global condemnation. Yet when it happens to Afrikaners, the media remains silent.
Media Bias: Why the Double Standard?
The media’s dismissal of Afrikaner asylum claims as “unfounded” is not just ignorant—it is malicious. When other groups flee persecution, their stories are amplified. But when Afrikaners do the same, they are labeled as exaggerating or even lying. This hypocrisy is rooted in a politically correct narrative that refuses to acknowledge white suffering, especially when it contradicts the dominant “oppressor vs. oppressed” framework.
Would the media dare to question the legitimacy of asylum claims from other groups facing violence and systemic discrimination? Of course not. But because Afrikaners are white, their suffering is deemed unworthy of attention—or worse, somehow deserved.
Conclusion: The Right to Safety Should Not Be Politicized
Afrikaners are not “faking” their asylum claims. They are fleeing a country where their government vilifies them, where their children face legalized discrimination, and where violent crime threatens their lives daily. The media’s attempt to downplay their suffering is not just dishonest—it is complicit in the very oppression they claim to oppose.
If the world truly believes in human rights, then those rights must apply to all people—regardless of race. Afrikaners deserve safety, and the media has no right to dismiss their legitimate fears.
Before you judge the people who flee, ask yourself, would you really want to stay in South Africa and would you want race based laws against you and your children? Would you like a president to call you a “colonizer” in your own country? Would you like to live in a place with more than 80 murders per day and countless other forms of crime?
If your answer is NO then do the Afrikaners a favor by sharing this to stop the stigma around this topic.
