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The South African
11-06-2025
- Politics
- The South African
Mandela's grandson wants Afrikaner 'refugees' criminally charged
Nelson Mandela's 'great-grandson,' Mayibuye Mandela, has called for authorities to press charges against the two groups of Afrikaner 'refugees' who left South Africa for the US. He's also calling on the Department of Home Affairs to revoke their citizenship. The refugees are part of President Trump's resettlement programme offered to South African minority races who have experienced 'persecution'. In a media statement, Mayibuye Mandela – an outspoken member of the Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF) party – shared his strong opinions about white Afrikaner South Africans who had taken up refugee status in the US. He said, 'Revoke their citizenship. Strip them of the right to call themselves South African. 'They have betrayed this country, they have lied about our people, they have attempted to spark international hatred toward our nation. They must never again benefit from the privileges of this republic.' Two groups of Afrikaner 'refugees' have resettled in the US. Images via X: @usembassysa Addressing President Trump, he continued: 'If more of them want to leave, do not waste your planes. Provide a ship. Give them space and let them live in peace. South Africa will not beg racists to stay. Let them go and let them stay gone. 'And as they go, we as a nation must act.' On his X account, Mayibuye Mandela clapped back at critics of his comments. He posted: 'This is our country. We will fight for it, protect its dignity, and defend its people no matter the cost.' Who exactly is the outspoken member of the Mandela family? According to his own admission, Mayibuye is not the literal great-grandson of Nelson Mandela, but rather that of the late president's sister Baliwe. However, he told TimesLive: 'Yes, I am the great-grandson of Nelson Mandela, traditionally and in other ways; you can't do anything [about that]. Those discussions are not going to put bread and milk on my table. Mayibuye did, however, admit that he did not have a close relationship with the freedom fighter. He continued: 'We had a family relationship like anyone else. We would go to dinner, go for breakfast, we'd meet him here and there, and he was too old.' Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 .
Eyewitness News
09-06-2025
- Politics
- Eyewitness News
EFF's Mente calls for full implementation of SADC Model Law on Eradicating Child Marriage
JOHANNESBURG - The Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF)'s Veronica Mente has called for the full implementation of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Model Law on Eradicating Child Marriages. Mente tabled the motion at the 57th SADC Parliamentary Forum in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, over the weekend. The meeting wrapped up on Sunday, with the adoption of several key resolutions on artificial intelligence and its impact on the work of legislatures. Earlier in the week, the speaker of the National Assembly and leader of the South African delegation, Thoko Didiza, presented South Africa's country report. The report highlighted the progress made in implementing resolutions adopted at the 56th plenary assembly, held in December 2024 in Zambia. This includes Africa's efforts to leverage technology and innovation in building a smart, inclusive, and responsive parliament. This time around, the South African delegation submitted three motions - one on strengthening cyber security in the SADC region, another on increasing efforts to prevent the spread and impact of HIV/Aids and a motion by Mente to combat child marriages. 'This practice continues to deny young millions of young girls their rights to health, education, and to the well-being of all the girls, and it is perpetuating a cycle of poverty and gender inequality.' According to the United Nations Children's Fund [UNICEF], in eastern and southern Africa, 35% of women are married before the age of 18.
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The South African
05-06-2025
- Politics
- The South African
‘Kill The Boer' sung by ‘African Americans'?[video]
A viral video showed a group of 'African Americans' singing 'Kill The Boer'. Images via X : @ali_naka/ @effsouthafrica A clip of a group of black people singing Kill The Boer – presumably in the US – has gone viral on social media. Recently sung by Economic Freedom Fighter leader Julius Malema, the anti-Apartheid song has been accused of having 'racist' connotations. Last month, US President Donald Trump publicly condemned the 'call to action'. Pretoria-born billionaire businessman and UK media personality Piers Morgan have also criticised the song. 'KILL THE BOER' SUNG ABROAD On social media, a clip of black people singing along to Kill The Boer has gone viral. In the video, the crowd, many of whom wear traditional African garments, are seen dancing and singing the tune to the anti-struggle song. Although some claim that the people in the video were African Americans, it's unconfirmed if the video was taken in the US. However, a flag representing Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) – an organisarion celebrating black Americans in the US – was spotted in the background. The video has many social media users questioning Julius Malema's influence as far as the US. 'FREEDOM OF SPEECH' According to a 2022 ruling, the Equality Court found that Kill The Boer was not considered hate speech. In March, the Constitutional Court – the highest in South Africa – rejected AfriForum's appeal, stating that the song deserved to be protected under freedom of speech. Julius Malema sings Kill The Boer at a political rally. This comes after US President Donald Trump called for his arrest. Images via X: @effsouthafrica WHO SANG IT FIRST? Kill The Boer – titled Dubul' ibhunu – made headlines when anti-Apartheid activist Peter Mokaba sang the song at a memorial for his assassinated comrade, Peter Mokaba, in 1993. It was also sung by former South African President Jacob Zuma during many ANC events. Over the years, Malema has also sang the controversial song at various EFF political rallies. WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON 'KILL THE BOER' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
28-05-2025
- Politics
- The South African
Ramaphosa giggles at Trump 'ambush': 'I was bemused!'
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has laughed off reports that he was 'ambushed' by Donald Trump in the White House last week. The country leaders met for tense bilateral talks, covering topics like 'white genocide', 'farm murders', and 'racist laws'. This comes shortly after Ramaphosa defended the controversial struggle song Kill The Boer, which Economic Freedom Fighter leader Julius Malema has sung. Speaking at an infrastructure conference in Cape Town on Tuesday, President Ramaphosa recounted his streamed meeting with Donald Trump a week ago. Much like in the Oval Office, the 72-year-old was met with dimmed lights as he entered the venue. Giggling, Ramaphosa told the audience: 'When I came in, I saw the room going a bit dark. They darkened the room. And for a moment I wondered, 'what is this! It's happening to me again!' The president was referring to the shock moment Trump called for the lights to be turned off as television blared a video clip about 'white genocide' in South Africa. Ramaphosa continued: 'I was beginning to get into a groove of, you know, interacting with this man. And I suddenly hear him say, 'Dim the lights.' I must say, a number of people have said, 'This was an ambush, this was an ambush.' And I was bemused, I was like, 'what's happening!''. Later in the day, Cyril Ramaphosa appeared in the National Assembly, however his address was halted multiple times for various reasons by members of the EFF. Responded to the interruptions, said: 'Honourable deputy speaker, I feel abused. I honestly feel abused,' EFF spokesperson Sinawo Tambo retaliated, saying: 'You didn't feel like that when Trump was abusing you in the White House. Why didn't you feel abused in the White House? You are feeling abused by your own people.' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
27-05-2025
- Politics
- The South African
Piers Morgan slams 'Kill The Boer': 'It's an incitement to kill!'
Piers Morgan has slammed President Cyril Ramaphosa's comments that Kill The Boer should not be taken literally. The UK personality criticised the South African leader after he defended Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF) leader Julius Malema for singing the controversial song. Just days after coming under fire by US President Donald Trump in the White House, President Ramaphosa has faced more scathing comments for defending the struggle song Kill The Boer and Julius Malema. Speaking to the media from Cape Town, Ramaphosa reacted to Trump's call for Malema to be arrested for performing the controversial song. He said: 'We are a very proud sovereign country that has its own laws and own processes. 'We take into account what the Constitutional Court has decided when it said that Kill the Boer, Kill the Farmer is a liberation chant and slogan. It's not meant to be a message to call upon anyone to be killed….we follow the dictates of our constitution.' We are a country where freedom of expression is the bedrock of our constitution. Piers Morgan was one of many who criticised Ramaphosa over his comments, posting on X: 'Oh come off it, Mr President . It's literally a threat, and incitement, to kill'. Meanwhile, former South African president Thabo Mbeki has defended the singing of Kill The Boer, emphasising that it is not to be taken literally. He told SABC News this week: 'It was a chant during the days of struggle. Chants of that kind are part of our tradition, in the African tradition, and you don't take them literally.' He continued: 'There's no uMkhonto we Sizwe soldier who went and killed a farmer. It's a chant to motivate people. It was never taken literally. Even during the course of the struggle, it was not literal. It's an exaggeration to take this as an instruction to go and kill. 'The people who are exaggerating know that they are exaggerating because they are trying to achieve some political purpose.' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
