{
  "id": 11384262,
  "title": "‘They are our neighbours, our partners’: Malema says white people should not leave South Africa",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/they-are-our-neighbours-our-partners-malema-says-white-people-should",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-02T07:09:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/politics/they-are-our-neighbours-our-partners-malema-says-white-people-should-not-leave-south-africa/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "EFF leader Julius Malema expressed his belief that South Africa cannot exist without its white population during a party event in Johannesburg. He stated that while he does not harbor hatred towards white people, he advocates for their cooperation in dismantling barriers between communities. Malema emphasized that despite South Africa's history of apartheid and colonialism, white citizens should still be welcomed at the table and considered equal members of society. He highlighted that white South Africans have become naturalized residents, and there's no way to expel them. The EFF president also shared a personal anecdote about his son attending a matric dance with a white partner, which he had previously discouraged. Ratanang Malema, Malema's son, defied his father's advice, leading him to predict that even those closest to the EFF will face resistance. Malema argued against white dominance in South Africa and pushed for a society of equality. He claimed that he communicates effectively with white people and is dismayed when they twist his message into fear-mongering. Malema suggested that white capital in South Africa is using its influence to push for a black leader to take over the presidency.",
  "summary": "Malema says his position on white people has been misunderstood.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/visa-launches-the-visa-infinite-series-in-south-africa-to-help-meet",
        "published": "2026-10-02T08:30:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}