In August 2018, a video surfaced of South African EFF leader Julius Malema admitting that President Donald Trump was right in his concern about the treatment of white farmers in South Africa. This shocking revelation from Malema sparked heated debates and raised concerns about the safety and well-being of white farmers in the country.
The post, titled “Flashback: South African EFF Leader Julius Malema Admits Trump Is Right – We’re Coming After White Farmers (VIDEO)”, was published on The Gateway Pundit, a conservative news and opinion website. The video, which was shared on social media, shows Malema speaking at an EFF youth rally in 2018, where he boldly stated, “White South Africans must be prepared to take up arms and defend their land.” Malema also declared that the EFF was not scared of Trump’s threats to intervene in South Africa’s land expropriation process.
This admission from Malema comes as no surprise to many, as the EFF has been advocating for the expropriation of land without compensation since its formation in 2013. The party, which holds a significant number of seats in the South African parliament, believes that the land should be returned to its ‘rightful owners,’ the black majority, who have been historically marginalized and displaced by the apartheid regime.
The issue of land expropriation has been a contentious one in South Africa, with many white farmers expressing fear and concern over losing their land without fair compensation. The fear has been further amplified by the rising number of attacks and murders of white farmers in recent years, a phenomenon that has been dubbed ‘farm attacks.’ These brutal attacks have sparked outrage and heated discussions among the South African public and politicians, with some even accusing the government of not doing enough to protect the minority white farmers.
President Trump also added fuel to the fire in 2018 when he tweeted about his concerns for the white farmers in South Africa and directed Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to look into the issue. This move was met with mixed reactions, with some accusing Trump of meddling in South Africa’s internal affairs, while others praised him for addressing the situation.
Malema’s admission in the video has brought the issue of land expropriation and the safety of white farmers back into the spotlight. However, what is essential to note is that the EFF leader also made it clear that the party’s focus is not to drive out the white population but to address the historical injustices of land ownership in South Africa. He stated, “We are not calling for the slaughter of white people, at least for now.”
The EFF has been criticized for its radical stance on the issue of land expropriation, but Malema’s admission has opened the door for more significant discussions on how to address the land issue without causing tensions amongst different racial groups in South Africa. The party’s call for land reform is rooted in the belief that it is the only way to achieve true economic and social equality in the country.
Since the video resurfaced, Malema has maintained his stance on the issue, stating that the EFF’s position on land expropriation without compensation has not changed. He also clarified that the party’s target is not individual white farmers, but rather the ownership of land and resources by white people as a whole, which he believes needs to be addressed.
In conclusion, Malema’s admission that President Trump was right in his concern about the treatment of white farmers in South Africa has sparked intense debates and raised valid concerns. However, it is essential to note that the EFF’s goal is not to drive out white people but to address the historical injustices of land ownership in the country. This issue is a complex one and requires careful consideration to find a sustainable and equitable solution that benefits all South Africans regardless of race.
