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AfriForum Calls for International Sanctions Against Julius Malema
Lobby group AfriForum has intensified its campaign against EFF leader Julius Malema, calling for international sanctions over the controversial ‘Kill the Boer’ chant. This move comes days after South Africa’s Constitutional Court dismissed AfriForum’s appeal regarding the chant’s classification as hate speech.
Why AfriForum Wants Sanctions Against Julius Malema
In a video statement on X (formerly Twitter), AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel outlined their international campaign:
- Requesting foreign governments to take punitive action against Malema
- Urging diplomatic pressure on South Africa to condemn alleged calls for violence
- Distributing a legal dossier documenting Malema’s alleged human rights abuses
“The Constitutional Court ruling shows South Africa’s constitution doesn’t protect Afrikaners and farmers from calls for violence,” Kriel stated. The dossier reportedly details Malema’s alleged support for terrorist organizations and corruption cases.
Constitutional Court Upholds Previous Rulings
The EFF welcomed the Constitutional Court decision, calling AfriForum’s case “a frivolous attempt to weaponize the legal system to distort history.” The party maintains the chant is a legitimate liberation song against apartheid oppression.
EFF officials accuse AfriForum of promoting “false narratives of white victimhood” while ignoring ongoing economic disparities stemming from apartheid.
International Reactions and Elon Musk’s Involvement
The controversy gained international attention when tech billionaire Elon Musk:
- Called for Malema to be declared “an international criminal”
- Questioned President Ramaphosa’s inaction regarding alleged “genocide calls”
- Advocated for sanctions against the EFF leader
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