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

The Constitutional Court of South Africa denied AfriForum's appeal against the singing of the controversial song 'Kill the Boer', which has sparked debates over hate speech since its lyrics were deemed hate speech more than a decade ago and later reversed in 2022.
Elon Musk criticized the song, stating it promotes anti-white sentiments, and was echoed by U.S. President Donald Trump, who issued an executive order cutting funding to South Africa over alleged violence against white landowners.
The Economic Freedom Fighters maintain that the song commemorates the struggle against apartheid and does not incite violence, but it has faced criticism for reviving racial tensions years after apartheid ended.
The South African government contends that claims of mass killings of white farmers are unfounded, citing official crime statistics, and highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the majority Black population under gross inequality.

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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…

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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.

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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…

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South Africa's Highest Court Decides 'Kill the Boer' is Not Hate Speech

South Africa's Constitutional Court upholds the phrase "Kill the Boer," referring to Afrikaners and farmers, amid scrutiny in the U.S.

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An apartheid-era song Elon Musk has decried as anti-white is headline news again in South Africa

An old anti-apartheid song that was a call for Black people to stand up against oppression and has now been decried by Elon Musk and others as promoting the killing of whites is back in the headlines in South Africa.

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