Claims by Donald Trump that white South Africans are being persecuted have reignited debate about race and migration. But reporting by Reuters suggests a more complex picture — including cases of white South Africans who left the country and are now returning, saying life abroad did not meet expectations. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Tim Cocks, Reuters Southern Africa Chief Correspondent and author of 'Lagos,'  portrait of Africa's Biggest Metropolis, to unpack what the reporting actually found, and how it fits into the broader political narrative around South Africa

<p>Claims by Donald Trump that white South Africans are being persecuted have reignited debate about race and migration. But reporting by Reuters suggests a more complex picture &mdash; including cases of white South Africans who left the country and are now returning, saying life abroad did not meet expectations. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Tim Cocks, Reuters Southern Africa Chief Correspondent and author of 'Lagos,' &nbsp;portrait of Africa's Biggest Metropolis, to unpack what the reporting actually found, and how it fits into the broader political narrative around South Africa</p>

An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day’s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.

<p>An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day&rsquo;s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.</p>