South African journalist Tshidi Madia has been widely praised for her powerful takedown of the “white genocide” narrative during a recent appearance on U.S. network News Nation.
In a heated interview with anchor Leland Vittert, Madia firmly dismissed claims that white South Africans, particularly farmers, are being systematically targeted in the country. “The issue is falsehood. White people are not being targeted. Crime is experienced by everybody, not just white people,” she said.
The interview comes amid renewed international attention on the long-debunked conspiracy theory, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa and recent commentary by Elon Musk. Both have echoed the controversial narrative despite a lack of credible evidence.
Social media erupted with support for Madia, with many users saying she “mopped the floor” with the U.S. journalist. Even Vittert appeared to concede the strength of her argument by the end of the segment. Madia’s firm stance has been hailed as a vital intervention against the spread of dangerous misinformation about South Africa, reinforcing the role of responsible journalism on the global stage.
