Trump plans to boost number of South African refugees by 10,000

Published May 19, 2026 9:39am ET



The Trump administration reportedly plans to increase the number of South African refugees allowed into the United States by 10,000 in the coming months.

In a Monday report submitted to Congress, first reported by CNN, the State Department proposed lifting the 7,500 refugee cap to 17,500, with the additional 10,000 spots reserved for Afrikaners, a group of white South Africans who descend from Dutch settlers.

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