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Apartheid-Era Song Criticized by Elon Musk Sparks Debate in South Africa

Elon Musk and Marco Rubio condemned the chant 'Kill the Boer,' sparking significant media and political backlash in South Africa on Human Rights Day.
The Constitutional Court ruled that the chant does not constitute hate speech, confirming a lower court's decision after a lengthy legal battle by AfriForum.
Julius Malema led a crowd in chanting 'Kill the Boer' on Human Rights Day, which many perceive as inciting violence against Afrikaners and farmers.
Malema claims the chant is historical and should not be taken literally, while many Afrikaners view it as incitement to genocide amid rising farm murders.

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The Independent

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The song Elon Musk decried as anti-white hits the headlines in South Africa again

The Economic Freedom Fighters maintains that the song is a tribute to the struggle against apartheid

6 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Michigan Chronicle

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What is apartheid? New book for young readers explains South Africa’s racist system

6 days ago·Pittsburgh, United States

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BizNews.com

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Malema's "Kill the boer" chant sparks global backlash

Key topics Malema’s “Kill the Boer” chant sparks global controversy on Human Rights Day. Elon Musk and Marco Rubio condemn the chant, sparking media and political backlash. Debate over historical context and hate speech ruling fuels further division. Sign up for your early morning brew of the BizNews Insider to keep you up to speed with the content that matters. The newsletter will land in your inbox at 5:30am weekdays. Register here. Support S…

7 days ago

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Fria Tider

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Sydafrikas högsta domstol: Inte hets sjunga om att mörda vita

Politikernas folkmordslåt Kill the Boer är fullt laglig. "Vi ska skjuta ned de vita med maskingevär", sjöngs inför jublande svenska S-toppar.

8 days ago

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The South African

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'Try me boys': Malema sends stern warning to Trump and Musk after 'Kill the Boer' victory

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema celebrated his victory against AfriForum by taking a jab at United States President Donald Trump and his ally Elon Musk. On Thursday, the Constitutional Court dismissed AfriForum‘s attempt to appeal the Supreme Court of Appeal’s ruling, which stated that the chant “Kill the Boer” is not considered hate speech. After Afriforum’s application was dismissed, Malema took to X (Twitter) to tag Trump…

8 days ago·Johannesburg, South Africa

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