South Africa crime statistics debunk 'white genocide' claims - ministerOn Friday, South African Police Minister Senzo Mchunu said that between January and March, five out of the six people killed on farms were black and one was white. South Africa's latest crime statistics debunk claims that a genocide is being committed against white people, the country's police minister has said. Claims of genocide in South Africa have been circulating for years, catching the attention of right-wing groups in the US. Looking at the history of South Africa, it is wholly inappropriate," Ravina Shamdasani is quoted by the AFP news agency as saying. As well as offering asylum to Afrikaners, the US leader has cut aid to South Africa and expelled its ambassador.