A nation of stunning beauty and complex history, South Africa finds itself at the center of international controversy. Once defined by apartheid, the country still grapples with racial challenges.

Today, it’s in the spotlight again over the Expropriation Act. A new land reform law aiming to redress the past, it allows for land seizure—without compensation, in certain cases. This has ignited a firestorm of debate, with critics, including President Donald Trump, raising alarms about it intensifying an existing problem of attacks on white farmers.

In February, Trump issued an executive order freezing aid to South Africa and offering refugee status to Afrikaners. Secretary of State Marco Rubio sat out G20 meetings in Johannesburg and expelled South Africa’s ambassador.

Conflicting narratives surround the issue. Some dismiss claims of targeted violence as false, while others point to the White Cross Memorial, with 3,000 crosses each representing a murdered white farmer.

Tonight, we delve into this contentious issue, exploring perspectives with English and Afrikaans-speaking South Africans, as we seek to understand the complex reality of modern South Africa.