We have no respect for this genocide story, says police minister

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has clarified that a viral image showing numerous white crosses along both sides of a dirt road symbolizes farm killings over the years, but are not actual graves.

The image was controversially used by U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday, as part of a his presentation to prove that there is ‘white genocide’ in South Africa.

This also included a video montage of Economic Freedom Fighter’s (EFF) Julius Malema chanting ‘Kill the Boer’, in a bid to bolster his claim of a white genocide in South Africa.

Mchunu emphasized that the claims of white genocide are unfounded and unsubstantiated.

The minister also admitted that the high crime levels in the country are concerning, however they affect everyone and not a specific racial group.

Mchunu on Friday, released the fourth quarter Crime Statistics, which revealed that there were six farm murders, and of those killed, five were black.

The minister announced decreases in most crime categories this year, compared with the same period in the last financial year.

The statistics for January-March showed a 12.4 percent drop (809) in the number of murders compared to the same period last year, when 5,727 people were killed.

This shows an average of 63 murders per day, with most victims being young, black men in urban areas.

All provinces, except the Northern Cape, recorded decreases in murder incidents.

Among the top 30 police stations for murder, 13 stations registered lower counts, and two stations recorded no change.

Meanwhile, 22 police officers lost their lives, with 10 of those deaths recorded in Gauteng.

Rape has increased, with Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal contributing 19.1% and 19.9% respectively to the national total. Decreases in rape statistics were recorded in Eastern Cape, Gauteng, Limpopo, North West, and the Western Cape.

Political analyst Professor Sam Koma says President Trump using ‘false’ evidence to push the ‘white genocide’ narrative is not surprising.

One of the pictures that Trump showed to the world, was subsequently recognised as a screenshot of a Reuters video taken in the Democratic Republic of Congo, showing humanitarian workers lifting body bags in Goma, following deadly battles with Rwanda-backed M23 rebels.

Speaking to Ynews, Koma says President Cyril Ramaphosa and his delegation did a great job, to dispel the narrative.

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— Senamile Khoza (@SenamileKh) May 23, 2025

Minister @Senzo_Mchunu okay you’re dismissing the “whites genocide” claims but crime crisis in Cape Town and those committed by illegal immigrants was raised in the White House for all to see what are you doing about it. @AthlendaM @SAPoliceService @TimesLIVE

— Mophiring 🇿🇦 (@PSAFMophiring) May 23, 2025

Sexual offences demand urgent action, stronger interventions and survivor support services must remain a priority. #EndGBV

— karabo molewa (@KaraboMolewa) May 23, 2025

As long as any political leader is allowed to chant for the murder of another race the genocide accusations will be there.
Our politicians must lead by example if we want to make a impact on crime.

— Bruno (@Bruno44750193) May 23, 2025