U.S. to welcome up to 17,500 more White South Africans as refugees

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The Trump administration is planning to welcome up to 17,500 additional White Afrikaners from South Africa as refugees over the next 12 months, according to a notice sent to Congress.

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  • The Trump administration is planning to welcome up to 17,500 additional White Afrikaners from South Africa as refugees over the next 12 months, according to a notice sent to Congress.
  • Reported by CBS News and published Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:35:26 UTC.

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