Malema's fixation with Afrikaners – political leaders will have to deal with the consequences
15 November 2016
It is clear that Mr Julius Malema of the EFF has a fixation with Afrikaners. His remarks this morning in Bloemfontein finally dispelled any doubts. Afrikaners will, however, not be prescribed to by Mr Malema or anybody else.
The Afrikanerbond is on record that statements and pronouncements made by Mr Malema since 2009 have been deeply divisive for the South African society. He is undermining our constitutional values, including a non-racial society and the democratic values of human dignity, equality and freedom. His comments not only threatens personal safety and security, but also national security.
We have already seen the consequences of the EFF’s involvement in violence on university campuses. At these campuses the initial motive was support for the #FeesMustFall campaign, only later did it become an opportunity to encourage racial hatred. The recent slogans at Wits, filled with hatred against Jews, has clearly shown what their real agenda is. Today in Bloemfontein the hate speech was directed at the Afrikaners.
There should be no doubt that Mr Malema has a dangerous vendetta against whites. He and the EFF want to undo the quest for national unity and political compromises of the last two decades.