Rupert to Trump: Crime in South Africa 'is across the board, we need drones and Musk’s Starlink'

South Africa Billionaire Johann Rupert Punctures Trump’s ‘White Genocide’ Claim Amid Ramaphosa Clash

South African billionaire Johann Peter Rupert, who is the boss of Swiss-based luxury goods company Richemont, was present in the White House during the bilateral meeting between President Cyril Ramaphosa and his US counterpart Donald Trump. When given an opportunity to speak, Rupert immediately rejected Trump’s claims of ‘white genocide’ in South Africa, saying it’s “not just white farmers” who are being killed in the country. Watch the full vid…

Rupert to Trump: Crime in South Africa 'is across the board, we need drones and Musk’s Starlink'

Johann Rupert blames illegal immigrants for SA's high murder rate

Affluent businessman Johann Rupert has clarified that violent crime does not only affect white people but all races in South Africa. The billionaire is among President Cyril Ramaphosa’s delegation that met with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, 21 May. The Presidency said the purpose of the visit is to reset and revitalise bilateral relations between South Africa and the United States. In this regard, the visit will focu…

Johann Rupert Links Illegal Immigration to South Africa’s Crime Crisis in White House Meeting

Business magnate Johann Rupert, part of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s delegation to the White House, sparked debate by asserting that South Africa’s violent crime epidemic—including its high murder rate—is fueled by illegal immigration and unemployment. His comments came during tense discussions with US President Donald Trump, who repeatedly pressed Ramaphosa on farm murders and land reform. Crime “Across the Board” – Not Just Farm Attacks While T…

Rupert puts Cape Town’s gang crisis in global spotlight

Cape Town’s persistent gang violence has been highlighted on the international stage following comments made by South African billionaire Johann Rupert. This was during a meeting at the Oval Office in Washington on Wednesday.   ALSO READ: Ramaphosa hails US visit as success, rejects ‘white genocide’ claims   Rupert, while at the high-profile session with US President Donald Trump, challenged the notion that white South Africans are the sole targ…

Johann Rupert says illegal immigrants are driving South Africa’s high murder rate

Businessman Johann Rupert emphasised that violent crime affects all races in South Africa, not just white people. He formed part of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s delegation that met with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, 21 May. The Presidency stated that the visit aims to reset and revitalise bilateral relations between South Africa and the United States, with a specific focus on reframing economic and commercial ties. JO…