Relations between South Africa and the United States deteriorated last month after President Trump made accusations that centered on a new South African land law that he says discriminates against white farmers.

President Trump is also critical of South Africa because it has brought a genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice.

Joining the discussion: 

• Sanusha Naidu is a senior research associate with the Institute for Global Dialogue. 
• Nhlanhla Sehume is a journalist and news anchor.  
• Abdullahi Boru Halakhe is an Africa security and policy analyst. 
• Joseph Williams is a former Senior Editor at U.S. News and World Report.

After Donald Trump said South Africa is ‘confiscating’ land from ‘certain’ classes, Cyril Ramaphosa responded ‘We will not be bullied… and we will speak with one voice in defense of our national interests.’ #SouthAfrica #Trump pic.twitter.com/Rt6syr55ff

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