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South Africa, US businesses and mineral exports

No evidence South Africa has banned all US businesses and stopped mineral exports

In mid-February 2025, posts on social media sites like Facebook (archived here) alleged that the nation of South Africa had announced a ban on all United States-based businesses there and was halting all mining exports to the U.

Reuters · 1d

Fact Check: South Africa has not suspended US businesses or halted US mineral exports

South Africa has neither suspended U.S. businesses from operating in the country nor stopped exporting minerals to the U.S., contrary to a claim made online in response to Washington’s decision to cut aid.

AOL · 11h

Did South Africa Ban American Businesses and Halt Mineral Exports to the U.S.?

Social media users on platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and X have posted identical statements on South Africa’s alleged policy response. A Facebook account with more than 250,000 followers, “United Africa,” and the Instagram account of freelance writer Marilyn Wilson were among the users to post the statement:

G20, South Africa and Bessent

Independent Online (IOL) on MSN · 19h

G20 in South Africa minus US: SA's chance to enhance relations with China and the EU

Amid escalating tensions with the US, Prof Tembe reveals how the G-20 summit offers South Africa a vital chance to deepen its relationships with China and the EU

The New York Times · 1d

Bessent to Skip G20 Finance Ministers Meeting in South Africa

The Treasury secretary is the second top U.S. official not to attend the Group of 20 gatherings because of rising tension with South Africa over its land policies.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

US Treasury's Bessent to Skip G20 Meeting in South Africa, NYT Reports

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will skip next week's meeting of finance ministers and central bankers from the Group of 20 countries in Cape Town, South Africa, the New York Times reported on Wednesday,

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Norwegian minister disagrees with United States over South Africa's Expropriation Act, SA divided

Norway's Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide disagreed with the USA's views on South Africa's Expropriation Act, but his ...

South Africa says silence from US on bid for talks, China pledges support

South Africa's foreign minister Ronald Lamola said on Monday that the United States had not responded to attempts to discuss ...

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Trump freezes aid to South Africa over controversial land law, claiming discrimination against White farmers

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday aimed at freezing assistance to South Africa over a controversial ...

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Rubio will skip a G20 meeting after calling host South Africa’s policies anti-American

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will skip a two-day meeting of foreign ministers from the leading ...

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Trump Orders Halt to Aid to South Africa, Claiming Mistreatment of White Landowners

The president ordered that all foreign assistance to South Africa be halted and said his administration would prioritize the ...

Are South Africa and the United States reaching the end of their relationship?

Earlier this year, South African lawmakers passed the Expropriation Without Compensation Act. This is part of their country’s effort to address the injustices of the past. During the years of white ...

Rubio rejects South Africa G20 focus on DEI and climate change, will skip summit

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has decided to skip the upcoming G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa, ...

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Dr Naledi Pador: Send AfriForum to mend South Africa-United States relations or hold them accountable

Former Minister Naledi Pandor asserts that AfriForum bears a significant responsibility in addressing the deteriorating South ...

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