What Holomisa told US ambassador Bozell about ‘white genocide’

2026-03-17 - 10:33

Bantu Holomisa, the leader of the United Democratic Movement (UDM) and deputy minister of defence and military veterans, has appealed to the United States (US) Ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell, to use his time in the country to verify negative reports about the nation’s domestic policies. The ambassador arrived in South Africa last month and has been meeting with various stakeholders, including political parties and civil society, as part of his assimilation into his new role. Bozell and Holomisa met in Pretoria on Monday. At this meeting, Holomisa addressed allegations of ‘white genocide’ in South Africa, a belief that has been perpetuated by US President Donald Trump. “You arrive in South Africa at a time when relations between our two countries are experiencing a measure of strain. Yet, it is precisely during such moments that dialogue becomes even more important. “South Africans were taken aback by accusations of genocide and uncompensated land grabs, all purportedly carried out by our government, which spread widely within the international community. “As you embark on this programme of engaging with South Africans, you have the advantage of directly verifying the authenticity of these allegations,” said Holomisa. ALSO READ: ‘SA should gear up for