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Disparate groups of protesters in Senekal on Friday.
PHOTO: Pieter du Toit / News24
- FF Plus has filed a complaint with the SAHRC after EFF supporters sang the forbidden song Shoot the boer in Senekal on Friday.
- Several groups protested in the city during the appearance in court of the alleged murderers of farm manager Brendin Horner.
- The song was declared hate speech in 2003.
Freedom Front (FF) Plus filed a complaint with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) on Friday after video footage emerged of EFF supporters singing the banned song. Shoot the boer (Shoot the boer) in Senekal on Friday.
Protesters representing the EFF and AfriForum, as well as others, protested in the city of Free State during the bail enforcement of Sekwetje Isaiah Mahlamba, 32, and Sekola Piet Matlaletsa, 44, accused of murdering the manager from the farm Brendin Horner, 21, near Paul Roux on Oct. 1.
In a statement, FF Plus strongly condemned the singing of the song and said it had filed a complaint against affected supporters and against EFF leader Julius Malema.
“This type of behavior is unacceptable. Farm killings are a reality and it is these kinds of irresponsible statements and incitements that undoubtedly play a role in the attacks and killings on farms,” said FF Plus leader Dr. Pieter Groenewald.
“The FF Plus already managed to have the song singing declared hate speech by the SAHRC in 2003,” he added.
“Malema is also personally responsible for openly preaching hatred and violence. He even openly advocated a civil war before [Friday’s] court case in Senekal “.
Time to act
Groenewald said Malema was not above the law and that “the time has come for action to be taken against him.”
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Malema told a group of supporters in Senekal in the Free State on Friday morning to “march into the city.”
Many fans brandished clubs, golf clubs, and other items, including cricket bats and hockey sticks.
Malema’s instruction came after chants and short speeches denouncing farmers and organizations like AfriForum as “racists.”
Malema’s deputy Floyd Shivambu told the crowd that the EFF wanted to send a message to “the boers.”
“This city is not called Senekal, it is called Matjhabeng,” he said. Then the group moved to the city.
EFF spokesperson Vuyani Pambo has been contacted for comment. This will be added upon receipt.
