White South Africans are South Africans of European descent. In linguistic, cultural, and historical terms, they are generally divided into the Afrikaans-speaking descendants of the Dutch East India Company's original colonists, known as Afrikaners, and the Anglophone descendants of predominantly British colonists of South Africa.

2 days ago · But Mr. Trump alleged in his order that White South Africans are now the targets of oppression by the country's government, citing a law that U.S. conservatives like Trump adviser and billionaire ...

2 days ago · White people in South Africa still generally have a much better standard of living than Black people more than 30 years after the end of the apartheid system of white minority rule in 1994.

2 days ago · It also accused South Africa of supporting “bad actors” in the world, including the militant Palestinian group Hamas, Russia and Iran. Land distribution in South Africa has been a complicated and highly emotive issue with racial connotations for more than 30 years since the end of the apartheid system of white minority rule in 1994.

2 days ago · In the past, racist policies forcefully removed Black and non-White South Africans from land for White people to use.There has been a land redistribution and restitution provision in the country ...

The distribution of white South Africans is fairly evenly spread. According to the 2022 South African census , they comprise 7.3% of the total population and number 4,504,252. They are found in large numbers in practically every province in South Africa but always as a minority.

Oct 26, 2024 · White South Africans constitute a significant demographic group in South Africa, with a complex history intertwined with colonialism, apartheid, and the nation’s journey towards democracy. This article delves into the multifaceted aspects of their presence, examining their origins, cultural influences, and evolving role in contemporary South ...

The first census in South Africa in 1911 showed that 'Whites' made up 22% of the population; who declined to 16% in 1980. [24] The 'white' population decreased further in the 1990s and 2000s due to a low birth rate and emigration.