Black Economic Empowerment policies
Coverage of Black Economic Empowerment policies in the Nexus archive.
- South African civil groups warn of dire impact as US phases out HIV program funding
U.S. foreign aid cuts to South Africa's HIV programs under the Trump administration are causing concern among civil society groups, particularly impacting adolescent girls and women. The phased withdrawal of PEPFAR funding, which contributed 17% of South Africa’s HIV program budget, is linked to political disputes over Black Economic Empowerment policies, land expropriation laws, and accusations against Israel.
- South African civil groups warn of dire impact as US phases out HIV program funding
The Trump administration is phasing out over $400 million in annual U.S. funding for South Africa’s HIV programs, with civil society groups warning that adolescent girls and women will be disproportionately affected. The U.S. State Department cited political issues, including South Africa’s Black Economic Empowerment policies, land expropriation laws, and its stance on Israel, as reasons for the aid cuts.