AfriForum want Malema held in contempt of court over Stellenbosch land comments

AfriForum are calling for Julius Malema to be held in contempt of court for recent comments he made encouraging the occupation of land in Stellenbosch.

AfriForum requested that the High Court fine Malema and the EFF R500 000, jail the party’s leader for 18 months or impose a comparable punishment.

The civil society group was granted an interdict against Malema in 2017 prohibiting him from making calls for land occupation.

“This order prohibits the EFF and Malema from inciting, instigating, commanding, or procuring any individual to trespass or enter any land without the required permission of the owner or lawful occupant,” AfriForum stated on Sunday.

AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel stated these comments were clear evidence of Malema and the EFF ignoring the court order.

“This case is about the rule of law. AfriForum pursued this matter through the courts precisely because we believe that the rule of law applies to everyone.

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