“It’s Part of My History”: Julius Malema Defends ‘Kill The Boer‘ Song Amidst Uproar
Outspoken leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Julius Malema has refused to back down amidst a national uproar over the party’s singing of the controversial struggle song ‘Kill The Boer‘ during its 10th-anniversary celebrations at FNB Stadium.
Despite facing widespread condemnation from various quarters, Malema staunchly denies any intentions of inciting violence or targeting individuals.
Julius Malema’s Firm Refusal to Cease Singing ‘Kill The Boer‘ Song
Addressing the media, Julius Malema passionately defended the party’s decision to sing the contentious struggle song ‘Kill The Boer’ during its 10th-anniversary celebrations.
He expressed his staunch refusal to cease singing the song, rebuffing claims that it could fuel racial tensions. He stated,
“If it had any negative connotation, it should have done it in the 90s. It still hasn’t done it. So, why would we do it now? You are asking me to forget my history. I will not do that. It’s part of my history. It’s where I come from. I use this song to remind myself of what we’ve gone through.”
Targeting a System of Oppression, Not Individuals
The EFF leader emphasized that the song’s target has never been white South Africans as individuals but rather a system of oppression. Malema clarified,
“From its inception, it has never been targeted at individuals. It has always been targeted as a system of oppression.”
No Malicious Intentions: Julius Malema Addresses the Crowd’s Understanding
He further asserted that if their intentions were malicious, the large crowd of 100,000 people during the celebration would have acted differently.
“If we had intentions to kill anyone, we had 100,000 people under our noses after chanting it. We would have all left that stadium in unison to go and kill the white people. But our people understand it for what it is.”