South Africans in America — from the All Blacks to the All Whites
New sanctions against South Africa and the placing of white crosses on the National Mall in Washington, DC last week speak to a deep connection between white nationalist politics of both South Africa and the US.
South African and American political landscapes share a troubling bond, highlighted by recent events in Baltimore and Washington, DC. During a Springboks match against the All Blacks, predominantly white Afrikaner supporters passionately displayed their allegiance to South African nationalism. This fervor contrasts starkly with the Trump administration's decision to impose sanctions on South Africa, labeling certain individuals responsible for or complicit in race-based discrimination and land expropriation without compensation.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio's sanctions and the placement of white crosses on the National Mall signal an alarming convergence of interests between conservative white nationalist groups in both countries. The White Cross Project, spearheaded by Dr Ernst Roets, aims to advance a white "volkstaat" in South Africa through diplomatic leverage.
This narrative, though debunked by reputable media outlets, continues to thrive in Washington, driven by Roets' lobbying efforts. The parallels between South Africa's racial tensions and white nationalist rhetoric in the US are undeniable, underscoring a deeply troubling intersection of political ideologies and nationalist sentiments.
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