AfriForum wants international governments to impose personal sanctions on Julius Malema
The lobby group wants the Economic Freedom Fighters leader punished for singing the Kill the Boer song
AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel confirmed that they were compiling a dossier against Malema

AfriForum has called for international sanctions to be imposed against the EFF’s Julius Malema. Image: Deaan Vivier/ Sharon SeretloSource: Getty Images

Briefly News journalist Byron Pillay has dedicated a decade to reporting on the South African political landscape, crime, and social issues. He spent ten years working for the Northern Natal Courier before transitioning to online journalism

GAUTENG – AfriForum is not giving up in its quest to have action taken against Julius Malema.

The lobby group are unhappy with the Economic Freedom Fighters leader singing the Kill the Boer song and the lack of action taken against him. The Red Berets leader recently sang the struggle song on 21 March 2025 at a rally to commemorate the Sharpeville Massacre.

The Supreme Court of Appeal ruled that the chant cannot be considered hate speech, while the Constitutional Court dismissed the group’s appeal application. Despite AfriForum’s appeals to Cyril Ramaphosa to condemn the chant, the president hasn’t done so.

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AfriForum seeks international assistance

The lobby group has now started an international campaign against the struggle chant. The civil rights organisation has appealed to international governments to impose personal sanctions against Julius Malema and others guilty of gross human rights violations through public calls for violence against Afrikaners and farmers.

The lobby group also requested governments to use diplomatic channels to express concern that President Ramaphosa hasn’t condemned the chant.

“The call for international punitive measures against Malema is necessary, as the Constitutional Court’s legalisation of the 'Kill the Boer' chant means that Malema cannot be called to account in South Africa for his hate speech against Afrikaners and farmers,” AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel said.

AfriForum preparing dossier against Malema

Kriel added AfriForum were also preparing a dossier against Malema and his colleagues. The contents of the dossier would detail how the individuals violated human rights and expressed support for terrorist organisations. He stated that the dossier would also highlight the serious allegations of corruption against them.

“The dossier will be presented to governments worldwide to emphasise the need for personal sanctions,” Kriel explained.

What you need to know about uproar surrounding the Kill the Boer song

Afriforum laid charges of hate speech against Malema in 2022 for singing the song at a rally
AfriForum announced it would appeal the court's ruling not to declare the song hate speech
Former president Thabo Mbeki condemned Malema singing the song during an address at the University of South Africa
Billionaire Elon Musk took a swipe at Economic Freedom Fighter president Julius Malema for singing the song
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned Malema’s singing of the anti-Apartheid struggle song