Freedom Front Plus objects to the registration of the Economic Freedom Fighters as a political party
Hate speech, a policy based on racism and an economic policy of nationalisation clash with the letter and spirit of the South African Constitution and the Freedom Front Plus has in the light of this, lodged its strong objection with the Independent Electoral Commission to the registration of Julius Malema's political party, the Economic Freedom Fighters.
According to Mr. Pieter Groenewald, the FF Plus' chairperson, a strongly worded letter about this matter was sent to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) in which the commission has been requested to decline the application of Malema on constitutional grounds. Individuals and parties had until the end of last week had the opportunity to object to the registration.
"The EFF propagates the nationalisation of land, mines, banks and other assets without compensation and in particular on a racial basis. It is unconstitutional.
"Malema is already been found guilty in the High Court of South Africa of hate speech about the singing of the controversial song ‘Shoot the Boer' which has subsequently been declared to be hate speech.
"With the singing of the song, Malema created race polarisation and incited emotions against a specific race and ethnic group, which is unconstitutional.