Afrikaner “refugee” Errol Langton has doubled down on his claims that South Africa is practising a “white genocide”.
The IT businessman and part-time farmer now lives in Alabama after he fled the country as part of US President Donald Trump’s resettlement programme.
Langton shared his opinions in the CNN documentary MisinfoNation: White Genocide, which broadcasts on Sunday, 16 November.
REFUGEE ERROL LANGTON TALKS ‘WHITE GENOCIDE’
In a snippet posted by Donie O’Sullivan, Errol Langton – who refers to himself as an “Afrikaner farmer” – was asked if “white genocide” exists in South Africa.
He responded: “I feel like that is a loaded question. Because the definition of a genocide is that you can interpret it any way you want
He continued: “Do I believe there is a white genocide? Yes, I do. They want it to be a black country, and if that’s not the definition of genocide, I don’t know what is. The term is eradication, by whatever means”.
Errol Langton is a former IT businessman and part-time farmer who now works in the US as a car wash supervisor.
Errol and his family were one of the first groups of white South Africans who arrived in the US under President Donald Trump’s refugee programme. According to Trump, the racial minority were victims of “racial discrimination” and “white genocide”.
The South African has made headlines over the past few months over his motives and claims of “racial persecution”.
In September, Errol set up a GoFundMe campaign to raise $50 000 (over R800 000) for his wife’s cancer treatment, despite being on a health plan.
THE AMERICAN DREAM?
In August, Errol Langton shared an update about his new life in the US, where he works in the state of Alabama.
“The opportunities are endless”, he said in an interview about his decision to work his way up from a low-paying job.
Images via Facebook: Errol Langton
Despite the backlash of being labelled an “Afrikaner refugee,” Errol revealed he had encountered helpful and friendly Americans. He said, “People are very accommodating. People here want to help, they see the need, and they don’t treat you like a leper.
“The kids have a good life here”.
Errol Langton has faced backlash from the public after portraying himself as an “Afrikaner refugee”.
He said, “I’ve been roasted in South Africa. People have said I’m not an Afrikaner, I’m not a farmer. It’s not the case at all. The rhetoric and hate from that side is insane”.
Speaking to the New York Times in May, Errol claimed that he was a “leafy greens” farmer from KwaZulu-Natal. However, his LinkedIn account listed his experience in the IT sector, where he owned a large business.
Many South Africans – including his stepdaughter – questioned his claims of being a “farmer” and even an “Afrikaner”. Some also called him “opportunistic” for wanting to start again in another country, and in particular, a state – Alabama – where his own relatives immigrated to years ago.
