Why has South Africa’s Malema been found guilty of hate speech again?
Summary
South African opposition leader Julius Malema was found guilty of hate speech by the country's Equality Court for comments he made at a political rally in 2022. This marks Malema's third such conviction. The court deemed his words could incite harm.Key Facts
- Julius Malema is the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), a South African political party.
- The Equality Court found Malema guilty of hate speech for a 2022 rally speech in Cape Town.
- Malema's comments were against white South Africans and called for violence, according to the court.
- This ruling is Malema's third hate speech conviction.
- His party, the EFF, has 39 members in South Africa's parliament but is not part of the ruling coalition.
- Malema is known for controversial policies, including land expropriation without compensation.
- He was once the head of the ANC Youth League before his expulsion in 2012.
- The court concluded that Malema's statements could incite harm and violence.
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