Tech billionaire and X founder Elon Musk has ignited fresh controversy after expressing support for the United States to welcome white South African migrants.
His remarks have reignited racial tensions, coming just a day after former U.S. President Donald Trump accused South Africa of “confiscating land” and mistreating “certain classes of people.”
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Musk responded affirmatively to a claim by user Jonatan Pallesen, who argued that white South Africans face persecution in their home country. Pallesen wrote:
“White South Africans are being persecuted for their race in their home country. Also, white South Africans are one of the few population groups that are fiscally positive when immigrating to Europe.”
He added:“We should allow more immigration of white South Africans.”
Musk simply replied, “YES,” signaling his agreement. The comment has sparked widespread debate, with critics accusing Musk of fueling racial divisions, while supporters argue he is drawing attention to an overlooked issue.
The timing of Musk’s remarks, following Trump’s inflammatory statements about South Africa’s land policies, has further intensified the controversy.