DIVISIVE WORDS: ‘We never called for literal killing’ — Malema appeals for farm killings to stop.
EFF leader Julius Malema says the chant “Kill the boer, kill the farmer” was never meant literally and has appealed for farm killings to stop.
Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema has clarified that the chant "Kill the boer, kill the farmer" was never intended literally, urging an end to farm killings. Malema addressed his supporters at a party rally at Orlando Stadium in Soweto, emphasizing that such killings must cease. He warned that such violence contributes to false narratives of a white genocide in South Africa, which is untrue and harms the nation's image.
The chant, a staple of Malema's political career, has faced legal challenges and criticism, but a recent Constitutional Court ruling found it not to be hate speech. Despite the legal validation, critics argue that the slogan fosters division and fear. Professor William Gumede, a governance expert, noted that while the courts ruled the chant valid, it has caused significant division and should be retired.
Gumede stressed the need for unity and inclusivity in shaping South Africa's future, rejecting the past as a basis for political strategy.
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