# The man behind Boer @twatterbaas, an account on X used to reinforce misinformation about South Africa, including farm killings and land seizes, has been identified as Sebastiaan Jooste. A News24 investigation has revealed that Twatterbaas has, for years, acted as a bridge between South African conservatives and the MAGA right in America. The probe reveals nearly 300 interactions between Jooste and billionaire Elon Musk since June 2024, with the 46-year-old former farmer addressing or reposting Musk’s posts 274 times. The analysis also found that Jooste’s account appeared ideologically driven.
News24 probe reveals the man behind an X account reinforcing misinformation about SA