Roland Collyer
Roland Collyer is a South African farmer from the Afrikaner community, known for his connection to a temporary memorial of crosses erected in remembrance of his aunt and uncle, Glen and Vida Rafferty, who were murdered in 2020. His family's tragedy drew attention to issues of farm violence and racial tensions in South Africa, particularly when the memorial was mischaracterized in a video by US President Donald Trump.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 28,476 | $2,700,000 | 1,133$ |
| Romania | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 12,825 | $250,000 | 167$ |
| Vietnam | 1 | 6.00 | 0.16% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 154,751 | $340,000 | 541$ |
| Totals | 3 | 184,462,285 | 196,052 | $3,290,000 | 1,841$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Vietnam:
Roland Collyer, an Afrikaner farmer, spoke about the temporary display of crosses along the road to protest violence against Afrikaners.
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Romania:
Roland Collyer reported on the murders of his relatives, Glen and Vida Rafferty.
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United Kingdom:
Roland Collyer is a farmer from South Africa's Afrikaner community who understands the impact of the murders of his aunt and uncle on local race relations.
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