The South African government has issued a sharp rebuke to Elon Musk, accusing the billionaire entrepreneur of spreading “lies and disinformation” about the country while disregarding its laws and policies. The criticism comes after Musk amplified claims on social media suggesting that white farmers in South Africa are being systematically targeted and killed-an assertion Pretoria firmly denies.

The dispute escalated following Musk’s repost of a video on April 12 that showed a long row of crosses, purportedly marking graves of murdered white farmers. The accompanying caption claimed that each cross represented a victim of such killings. The post quickly gained traction online, reigniting a long-running and highly contentious narrative about violence against white farmers in South Africa.

Responding to Musk’s statements, Vincent Magwenya, spokesperson for President Cyril Ramaphosa, dismissed the claims as misleading and inflammatory. Magwenya urged Musk to “move on,” stating that his continued rhetoric undermines any constructive engagement he appears to be seeking with the country.

“The relationship he is forcefully seeking will not materialize under these circumstances,” Magwenya said, emphasizing that Musk’s comments demonstrate a lack of respect for South Africa’s legal framework and socio-political realities. He further noted that the government considers such claims not only inaccurate but also harmful to the country’s international reputation.

At the heart of the dispute lies South Africa’s Black........

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