A distressing situation has emerged for an Afrikaner family of four who have reportedly found themselves stranded in a hotel in Montana, USA, after arriving under a refugee programme intended for persecuted individuals.
The family’s plight came to light through a TikTok post by South African expatriate @catmpt, who uncovered their struggle for basic necessities such as food and communication.
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However, the reality for the Afrikaner family appears to be considerably different from their expectations.
According to the TikTok user, the family were under the impression that upon their arrival, they would be provided with comprehensive assistance including housing, jobs, and healthcare.
Unfortunately, their experience has been marred by the harsh reality that few have the resources or network to facilitate such support in a new country.
‘They were understanding that they would be arriving here for complete assistance,’ @catmpt said. ‘People thought they would be arriving at a house, a job, medical insurance, and other things. It isn’t that way at all.’

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) in South Africa has previously clarified that South African refugees in the US will not have access to diplomatic assistance while abroad.
The responsibility falls to the US Refugee Admissions Programme, which aims to assist refugees but does not guarantee comprehensive support upon arrival.
DIRCO provided further insight into the complexities of refugee status, stating, ‘You can’t be seeking refuge status, then go back home, have a braai, then go back. It defeats the purpose of you being protected and a refugee of a particular country,’ as quoted by The South African.