South Africa’s Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen described the recent White House meeting as a wake-up call, highlighting South Africa’s serious crime and farm murder issues now gaining global attention.

The meeting included surprising moments, such as videos of Julius Malema and Jacob Zuma singing “Kill the Boer” being shown, which allowed the South African delegation to distinguish their government from those figures.

Despite tensions and mixed agendas, the discussions opened potential opportunities to improve ties with the US and address South Africa’s challenges.

Political analysts noted the significance of this visit, marking a rare instance of international attention on white South Africans’ concerns, reflecting complex geopolitical and domestic dynamics.