Malema warns AfriForum: ‘Pray EFF never governs’
“AfriForum is nothing.
“They must pray that the EFF never becomes the government in South Africa because the day it happens, we are going to lock up all AfriForum members. They are terrorists; they are anti-South Africa; they undermine our country, its freedom and its constitution.
“We are not the ANC; we are not scared of AfriForum.”
He accused the organisation of using the judiciary to settle political scores.
“The white people who brought us to this court did so because they don’t like being challenged,” he claimed. “When you challenge them, they want to make an example of you. I will be that example for the rest of my life, even in my grave. I will never retreat; I will never surrender to white supremacy.” He dared his detractors to escalate their tactics.
“Nobody will ever intimidate me … I am a voice for black people. Kill me now if you want to kill me. Kill me, you cowards — you are scared of political debate, so you use the courts to settle political differences.”
He added that while he respects the law, he does not respect “unjust” rulings.
“Any ruling that is unjust and doesn’t follow the constitution doesn’t deserve our respect.”
While he may be facing a potential prison sentence, Malema emphasised that he has long been prepared for the risks that come with his political career.
“I am not scared of prison, nor am I scared of death. When I joined the struggle, I knew three things might happen to me: they will either arrest me or kill me, and if they don’t kill me, I will attain my freedom.
“We fight for freedom; we are not scared of death or prison. What we fear is poverty, unemployment, being landless and living without our dignity as black people.”
Malema concluded his address by leading the crowd in chanting the controversial song “Kill the Boer, kill the farmer”.
Source: TimesLive
📸 The EFF’s Julius Malema appeared for pre-sentencing in the East London magistrate’s court on Friday.