Ernst Roets
Ernst Roets is a prominent South African political activist and the deputy CEO of AfriForum, a civil rights organization that advocates for the rights of Afrikaners. He has gained attention for his campaigns highlighting alleged threats to the white farming community in South Africa, particularly in relation to land expropriation laws. Roets has been involved in lobbying efforts in the United States to gain support for Afrikaner rights and has appeared on various media platforms to discuss the perceived persecution of white farmers.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,124 | $210,000 | 93$ |
| South Africa | 1 | 5.00 | 0.34% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 201,046 | $350,000 | 1,186$ |
| Totals | 2 | 64,130,923 | 203,170 | $560,000 | 1,279$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
South Africa:
Ernst Roets is a spokesperson for AfriForum, which projects an image of white victimhood in post-apartheid South Africa.
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New Zealand:
Ernst Roets, former executive director of the Afrikaner Foundation, said many of his peers felt seen by Trump.
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Brazil:
Ernst Roets mentioned that conservative activists in the US see South Africa as a warning for what could happen in the US.
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Brazil:
Ernst Roets mentioned that conservative activists in the US see South Africa as a warning for what could happen in the US.
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United Kingdom:
Ernst Roets travelled to the US to lobby the Trump administration regarding the redistribution of land in South Africa.
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