Like many political parties, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has condemned the singing of the Apartheid struggle anthem, Kill The Boer. The song was sung by EFF leader Julius Malema last weekend, sparking backlash around the world.
However, despite the controversy, the Constitutional Court has upheld a ruling stating that the song is “protected under freedom of speech.”
DA CONDEMNS ‘KILL THE BOER’ SONG
In a statement on Friday, 28 March, the DA called Kill The Boer “unacceptable and inflammatory.”
It also called out EFF leader’s decision to sing it as “deeply troubling”.
The statement read: “The song Kill the Boer, Kill the Farmer goes beyond mere words. It incites violence, stokes hatred, and deepens divisions within our society.
“We should be working towards unity and healing, and songs like this only serve to deepen the rifts that still exist in our country.”
The DA also called on the courts to reconsider its ruling.
“This type of divisive language is not just damaging on a local level; it has international repercussions as well. South Africa’s reputation on the global stage is at risk when such hatred is openly condoned, making our country more vulnerable to external scrutiny.
“We cannot afford to further polarise our society or undermine the international standing we’ve fought so hard to build.
“Kill the Boer chant has no place in our society! It goes beyond mere words; it incites violence, stokes hatred, and deepens divisions.
“To beat poverty and the high cost of living, we must reject bloodthirsty politicians and unite for growth and jobs.”
‘FREEDOM OF SPEECH’
Meanwhile, the Constitutional Court has upheld the Equality Court’s ruling that Kill The Boer was not hate speech or incitement of violence.
It also denied the Afrikaner activist group AfriForum leave to appeal against it.
In 2022, the Equality Court ruled that the song was “protected under South Africa’s freedom of speech and expression laws and should be considered a political statement rather than a literal call to violence.”
Julius Malema reposted the Constitutional Court’s stance this week, tagging both Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump.
“Try me, boys,” he tweeted.
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