An Afrikaner farmer living and working in the US – Ockert du Plessis – is speaking out about his experience, including challenges, on his social media accounts.

He is also sharing advice to fellow South Africans hoping to move to America to pursue job opportunities.

This comes amid US President Donald Trump’s Executive Order granting Afrikaners refugee status in the country. In recent weeks, the controversial statesman has accused SA of promoting “racial discrimination,” “genocide,” and “confiscating land” from white people.

On his TikTok account, Ockert du Plessis – an Afrikaner farmer working in the US – has been documenting his life abroad.

The qualified electrician moved abroad with his family in 2021 after being retrenched from his job back home. Ockert claimed he was unemployed for four years before researching ways to get to America.

Despite having zero experience in agricultural farming, the South Africans managed to get a job thanks to the helping hand of another farmer. There, he gained experience, and later, he landed another job, which equipped him with more skills.

Responding to a follower, Ockert claimed that South Africans, particularly Afrikaners, hoping to work abroad should have some experience.