There is a glimmer of hope for us if this is true.
President Trump on Friday directed government officials to prioritize the resettlement of South Africans of European descent through the U.S. refugee program, which he suspended during his first day in office.
In an executive order, Mr. Trump accused the South African government of discriminating against Afrikaners, an ethnic group in South Africa made up of descendants of European colonists, mostly from the Netherlands, who first arrived there in the 1600s.
Until the 1990s, White South Africans of European descent ruled South Africa, enforcing the brutal system of apartheid against the country's Black majority.
But Mr. Trump alleged in his order that White South Africans are now the targets of oppression by the country's government, citing a law that U.S. conservatives like Trump adviser and billionaire Elon Musk have said allow racially motivated seizures of land owned by White South Africans. Musk was born in South Africa.
South Africa's government has strongly denied any land confiscations or racially motivated discrimination, saying the law being scrutinized targets land not being used or not serving the public interest.
In his order, Mr. Trump instructed Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to "prioritize humanitarian relief, including admission and resettlement through the United States Refugee Admissions Program, for Afrikaners in South Africa who are victims of unjust racial discrimination."
It's unclear how and when that plan would be enacted, since refugee arrivals were brought to a halt by Mr. Trump.
In an executive order he signed on Jan. 20, the president argued refugees were a strain on receiving communities and said he would only restart the refugee program if he concluded that doing so would serve the interests of the U.S.
Mr. Trump's order does, however, allow officials to make case-by-case exemptions to the freeze in refugee arrivals.
The U.S. refugee program is designed to offer a safe haven to people abroad fleeing persecution based on their race, religion, political views or other factors. Typically, refugees are referred to the U.S. by United Nations officials and spend months or years in third countries undergoing interviews, as well as security and medical checks, before being allowed into the U.S.
Historically, most of those allowed into the U.S. through the refugee program have hailed from countries in Africa and Asia plagued by war, ethnic strife or repression of minority groups.
The president's order also cuts off any aid or assistance to South Africa as long as it keeps its new land-reform law in place. This raises further questions about the U.S.' AIDS response program, PEPFAR, which provides HIV treatment to millions of adults and hundreds of thousands of children, many in African countries.
The Trump administration ordered a freeze on all foreign aid that encompassed international medical and humanitarian efforts. Last weekend, Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a waiver to allow PEPFAR and some other programs to resume, but there have still been delays in distributing the aid.
Beyond the racial discrimination accusations, Mr. Trump also said South Africa had taken "aggressive positions towards the United States and its allies," citing the case the country filed before the International Court of Justice alleging that Israel was engaged in a genocide against Palestinians.
Yes...looks like there is truth to this..all over the news.
South African doctors are abundant here in small town Alberta. We need them.
Crumbs, you live in a beautiful part of the world.....pretty cold I'd guess.
Get your arse to the US Consulate / Embassy wherever you need to, Boom.
Jump on this opportunity, get you and your family on whatever 'list' there may be.
It could all just be a 'performance', but, if it's not, well, I really want to see you get to where you've wanted to be, so so long.
I don't pray to any Deity Boom - I just hope the best for you and yours, and wish you well.
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I’ll pray for you, Boom!
I'll mail the US Consulate in Cape Town on Monday morning. They don't do phone calls so. Got to book an appointment via email.
I've got butterflies in my belly from thinking about this.
Thanks you all..
Stay safe, Boom. This is encouraging news!!
Better move your ass!! I know you love what your country once was but, it’s time to GTFO.
There’s always room for friends in this crew.
The missus and myself are sitting here thinking about where to live (if we could get in)
She has 26 years experience in the Oil industry (Smith Internationa / Schlumberger)
I like your neck of the woods Damien but I guess we will need to go where the wife can land a good job.
Oil industry? I’m sure there are many here that are qualified to suggest some locations but parts of Texas and Louisiana come to mind.
Oil Industry…?
Texas
SoCal east of Bakersfield
The Gulf of Murica
And, of-course, parts of Canada and Mexico…
Etc., etc., etc. …
I don’t think that SA has ever been a good place in Boom’s lifetime. The only thing that’s been different has been whether you’re part of the oppressed group at the given time.
I feel for anyone living there for at least the last 80ish years, but likely far before that.
This is a great time to be in the oil industry. Best of luck to you and your family, keep us updated on the positive news that you’ll be able to share with us.
When a certain someone gets his “authorization to travel”…for his family…
HE NEEDS TO LET HIS BROTHERS KNOW!
I’m jus’ sayin’…🤣
Btw, good aero-industry jobs are abundant…especially if you can get a decent clearance.
Get your ass over here!
As for Boomer gettin his ass over here…
STOKED!
Good luck Boom we pulling for you and the fam
I think a welcoming party may be in order👍
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This!
I wasn’t saying South Africa was a great place to live. I was speaking about the things that Boom enjoyed about the place that made him hesitant to leave. We’ve all seen his South Africa thread. Food. Weather. Scenery etc…. Now, the fucker can’t even get groceries without fear.
Old buddy, respectfully, when the life boat appears you have to jump on it and go! No time to think about where it might land.
We should siege Chinese farm land here in the US and give it to South African farmers.
We are waiting on Clarity here as to who can seek refugee status.
https://za.usembassy.gov/addressing-egregious-actions-of-the-republic-of-south-africa/
The US Embassy is saying white Afrikaans farmers can apply. See attached link.
Meanwhile, the African National Congress is whinding up to fight this tool and nail.
From the US Embassy.
Sec. 4. Refugee Resettlement and Other Humanitarian Considerations. The Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall take appropriate steps, consistent with law, to prioritize humanitarian relief, including admission and resettlement through the United States Refugee Admissions Program, for Afrikaners in South Africa who are victims of unjust racial discrimination. Such plan shall be submitted to the President through the Assistant to the President and Homeland Security Advisor
Fingers crossed for you
https://www.yahoo.com/news/no-thanks-white-south-africans-134532996.html
Hey Boom check out how our biased media is reporting on Trumps offer.
That is so messed up. Not surprising thought.
Boom I don't know all the requirements, but from what you have seen do you think you and your family would qualify?
Would love to see you be able to get out of there, and with your trade skills and your wife's job experience it would seem like you would be the ideal people the US would want to legally invite into our Country.
I guess there are white folk who would choose to stay for various reasons.
Afrikaaners owning most of the farmland in incorrect.
If anyone is qualified to see through the biased press, you are.
Any thoughts as to why certain folks wouldn’t want to leave? Wealth and/or land?
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