US President Donald Trump has sparked controversy with his latest remarks on South Africa, stating that “certain classes of people” in the country are being treated “very badly”. Trump made the comments on Sunday, without providing any evidence to support his claims.

In a move that has raised eyebrows, Trump threatened to cut off funding for South Africa until the matter is investigated. The announcement has sparked widespread criticism, with many accusing the President of interfering in the internal affairs of a sovereign nation.

The South African government has yet to respond to Trump’s comments, but the country’s opposition parties have already begun to weigh in on the matter. The Democratic Alliance, the official opposition party, has called on the government to issue a formal response to Trump’s remarks.

The controversy comes at a time when South Africa is already grappling with a number of challenges, including high levels of unemployment and poverty. The country has also been struggling to address issues of racial inequality and land reform, which have been contentious topics since the end of apartheid.

Trump’s comments on South Africa are the latest in a series of controversies surrounding his administration’s Africa policy. The President has faced criticism for his handling of issues related to the continent, including his response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the South African government will respond to Trump’s comments, and what implications this may have for the country’s relations with the United States.