South African markets got off to a rocky start this week after President Donald Trump froze all US aid to South Africa over what he falsely claimed were rights violations stemming from a new land-expropriation law.

“While the South African property market is predominantly influenced by domestic factors such as interest rates, inflation, and local investor confidence, the broader international landscape - particularly U.S. policies - can’t be ignored,” he said. One of the key factors to consider is the strength of the rand against the US dollar.

U.S. President Donald Trump's attacks on what he alleges is South Africa's mistreatment of its white minority are being met with mockery on social media by some white South Africans poking fun at their own privilege.

Political analyst Justice Malala speaks to CNN’s Eleni Giokos about Donald Trump’s decision to stop aid to South Africa and the best path forward to resolve this escalating standoff.

A deluge of more than 20,000 queries crashed the email server of the South African Chamber of Commerce in the United States after President Donald Trump said he would prioritise