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Malema’s 'Kill the Boer' Chant Sparks National Outcry

5/26/2025

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At a recent rally, South African opposition leader Julius Malema ignited controversy by leading chants of “Kill the Boer,” while President Cyril Ramaphosa chose to remain silent. This inaction has alarmed Afrikaner leaders and muddied South Africa's legal position regarding Israel, highlighting a growing divide in the nation's political landscape.

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At a recent rally, South African opposition leader Julius Malema ignited controversy by leading chants of “Kill the Boer,” while President Cyril Ramaphosa chose to remain silent. This inaction has alarmed Afrikaner leaders and muddied South Africa's legal position regarding Israel, highlighting a growing divide in the nation's political landscape.