About 49 white South African Afrikaners arrived at Dulles International Airport near Washington, DC, welcomed by senior US officials.

This follows President Donald Trump's February executive order granting refugee status to white South Africans, citing alleged racial persecution and violence against white farmers in South Africa.

The South African government has strongly opposed these claims, labeling them as unfounded and politically motivated.

The move has sparked international debate over refugee policies, racial dynamics, and the state of U.S.-South Africa relations.

Peter Ndoro spoke to the Spokesperson at the Department of International Relations South Africa, Crispen Phiri..