South African Separatists Seek U.S. Backing—Is Elon Musk Involved?
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has issued a strong warning against the Cape Independence Advocacy Group (CIAG) as they plan to travel to the United States to lobby for Western Cape’s secession from South Africa.
The CIAG argues that the Western Cape should be an independent state, citing economic disparities, governance failures, and political dominance by the African National Congress (ANC) as reasons for separation. Their U.S. visit aims to gain international support and funding for their movement.
But who is backing this separatist push? Some reports suggest that billionaire Elon Musk, who has criticized South Africa’s governance, might be sympathetic to their cause. However, there is no confirmed evidence of Musk providing financial support to the movement.
Ramaphosa’s administration views this as a dangerous attempt to undermine national unity, warning that external influence in domestic affairs could escalate tensions.
Is the Western Cape’s independence push a legitimate quest for better governance or just a politically motivated distraction?
