‘We never called for literal killing’ — Malema appeals for farm killings to stop
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema attempted to distance himself from the chant that has followed him for years, at the party’s rally at the Orlando Stadium in Soweto on Saturday, just days ahead of the local government elections.
The chant, ‘Kill the boer, kill the farmer,’ was never meant in a literal sense. We never called for the literal killing of people.
Malema’s comments come amid heightened tensions surrounding farm safety and the political rhetoric used by various parties. He emphasized that the violence currently plaguing the agricultural sector is a matter of national concern that requires urgent intervention.
It is a damage to the good image of our beautiful country. It must stop, and it must stop now. No white farmer must be killed. No black farmer must be killed. No woman must be killed. No one must be killed. South Africa must be a peaceful place for all to live in.