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31-10-2025
A South African court has ruled that Nobel laureate Albert Luthuli's 1967 death was caused by an 'assault' by apartheid police, overturning the previous claim that it was an accident. The court found that Luthuli died from a fractured skull and cerebral hemorrhage associated with the assault. The case was reopened this year after Luthuli's family and activists suspected that apartheid authorities had killed him and covered it up. The ruling has been welcomed by Luthuli's family and the African National Congress (ANC), which Luthuli led at the time of his death. The case is part of renewed efforts by South African authorities to deliver justice for victims of apartheid-era crimes.
Entities: Albert Luthuli, South Africa, Nobel Peace Prize, African National Congress (ANC), Apartheid • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
31-10-2025
The Trump administration has announced a record-low cap of 7,500 refugee admissions for the next year, with a priority given to white South Africans, particularly Afrikaners. This move is a significant reduction from the previous limit of 125,000 set by former President Joe Biden. The decision has been criticized by refugee advocacy groups, who argue that it undermines the refugee programme's purpose and credibility. The US policy of accepting white South Africans has also prompted accusations of unfair treatment. The South African government has denied that Afrikaners and other White South Africans are being persecuted, contrary to Trump's claims.
Entities: Donald Trump, United States, South Africa, Joe Biden, Cyril Ramaphosa • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
31-10-2025
The Trump administration has set the lowest refugee admissions cap in U.S. history, allocating 7,500 spots for fiscal year 2026, with most spots reserved for Afrikaners, a White ethnic group in South Africa. The decision has been criticized by refugee advocates, who argue that it prioritizes one group over others fleeing violence and persecution. The U.S. Refugee Admissions Program was designed to offer a safe harbor to people abroad fleeing persecution, but the Trump administration has dramatically scaled back the program. The decision has been accused of being discriminatory and undermining the program's purpose.
Entities: Trump administration, U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, Afrikaners, South Africa, Krish O'Mara Vignarajah • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
31-10-2025
US President Donald Trump has announced a significant reduction in the number of refugees allowed into the country for the 2026 fiscal year, from 125,000 to 7,500. The decision has been criticized by refugee rights groups, who accuse Trump of politicizing a humanitarian program. The new policy gives priority to white South Africans, echoing claims made by Elon Musk that white farmers in South Africa are being persecuted. The South African government has denied these claims. The move has been condemned by human rights organizations, with one calling it a 'new low point' in US foreign policy.
Entities: Donald Trump, Joe Biden, South Africa, White South Africans, US Refugee Admissions Programme • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
