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South African MP Malema Convicted for Hate Speech
8/28/2025
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Story summary
- South African MP Julius Malema was convicted of hate speech for remarks made at a 2022 rally.
- The Equality Court found his comments incited harm, but the EFF party disputes this interpretation.
- Malema has a history of controversial statements, including support for Hamas and anti-white rhetoric.
- Apartheid in South Africa officially ended in 1994.
