Julius Malema, the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has once again ignited controversy, this time at the University of Pretoria (UP).
During a gathering held by the EFF Students Command on Friday evening, Malema reignited the infamous ‘Kill the Boer’ song, shocking many attendees and drawing ire from various student groups and civil rights organizations alike.
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Reactions from the University Community
Malema’s performance, which included modified lyrics that included inflammatory remarks about recent crimes, sparked significant outrage among the student body. Yvonne Gerber, spokesperson for AfriForum, highlighted that many students lodged formal complaints against the EFF gathering.
Gerber stated, “What happened on Friday is definitely hate speech,” indicating that the event not only fueled discord among students but also posed potential threats to campus safety by inciting racial tensions.
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Action Against Malema
Following the incident, AfriForum’s youth wing has considered measures to prevent Malema from returning to UP, asserting that his actions are detrimental to student cohesion. Meanwhile, AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel emphasized the need for legal clarity on the song’s implications, as they await a date at the Constitutional Court to address whether ‘Kill the Boer’ constitutes hate speech.
These developments underscore a growing concern over the polarization of South African society, with several leaders urging for unity rather than division amidst a climate of hostility.
