South Africa has dismissed allegations its white farmers are "persecuted" after an Australian minister said they needed help from a "civilised" country.
Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton said he was exploring giving South Africa's white farmers access to fast-track visas on humanitarian grounds.
The suggestion was made amid calls to transfer land ownership from black to white farmers in South Africa, and fears over the number of farm killings.
But South Africa says it is ridiculous.
Mr Dutton had earlier told reporters in Australia South Africa's white farmers needed help "from a civilised country like ours".
"If you look at the footage and read the stories, you hear the accounts, it's a horrific circumstance they face," he said.
Mr Dutton added: "We want people who want to come here, abide by our laws, integrate into our society, work hard, not lead a life on welfare. And I think these people deserve special attention and we're certainly applying that special attention now."
In response, South Africa's foreign ministry said it regretted "the Australian government chose not to use the available diplomatic channels available for them to raise concerns or to seek clarification".
Australia says SA white farmers 'persecuted'
Uhhhh Australia don't belong to whites either...
Get them out of South Africa don't give a fukk where they go!