‘It’s tough!’: Afrikaner farmer shares his experience working in the US
An Afrikaner farmer working in the US has shared his experience in light of US President Donald Trump’s offer to…
Ockert du Plessis, an Afrikaner farmer residing and working in the United States, is using his social media platforms to share insights and challenges from his journey. He’s also offering advice to South Africans considering a move to the US for work opportunities.
This comes in the wake of a recent Executive Order by US President Donald Trump, which grants refugee status to Afrikaners. Trump’s controversial comments accusing South Africa of “racial discrimination,” “genocide,” and “land confiscation” from white citizens have sparked significant attention.
Afrikaner farmer in the US shares the challenges: ‘It’s not easy’
Ockert du Plessis has been sharing his experiences living abroad on his TikTok account. After being retrenched in South Africa, the qualified electrician moved to the US with his family in 2021.
He explained that he spent four years without work before researching opportunities to move to America. Despite lacking any farming experience, Ockert and his family were able to secure a job with the help of another farmer.
Through this role, he gained valuable experience and eventually found another job that further developed his skills.
Responding to a follower, Ockert claimed that South Africans, particularly Afrikaners, hoping to work abroad should have some experience.
While he admitted that it was “possible,” he added that farmers in America were looking for skilled workers. He said, “It gets tough… It’s who and what you know. It’s a dog-eat-dog world.”
He added, Don’t let farming in America be your only option; there are other international job opportunities.”
In another viral video from 2023, Ockert du Plessis claims that his move to the US was the best option for him as an Afrikaner.
He said: “We all know about the state of South Africa. America is worth it. I take care of my family more than what I could; I save more than I could. We drive better cars; I can pay off my house quicker.
“Will I do it for the rest of my life? No! But while God has given me this chance to work here, I will work here”.
COUPLE BEGS TRUMP FOR HELP
Meanwhile, an Afrikaner couple has requested US President Donald Trump to grant them refugee status as a matter of urgency.
In a TikTok, Armand Cilliers and his wife Vilanie claimed that their environment was “unliveable due to racial discrimination” and “systematic injustice.”
The couple claimed that they had been the victims of farm attacks, which were a “grim and frequent occurrence.”
Vilaner said: “This is not living or merely existing. This is a targeted rat race in a maze to keep us hostage and trapped, with the only outcome being gathered and killed. It is not a question of if we die; it is a question of when”.
Like many Afrikaners, the couple added that they hoped to be considered for President Trump’s refugee status programme.
She added: “We long for the American dream we hear about. We want to be contributing citizens to a country that puts God and family first. Our family shares your vision.”