Mbalula Calls 'Kill the Boer' Chant Irrelevant Amid Ongoing Court Controversy

The African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula stated that the party will no longer chant the controversial slogan 'Kill the Boer, Kill the Farmer,' citing its irrelevance in the current political context. This statement came during the ANC's National Executive Committee meeting and follows a recent Constitutional Court ruling dismissing an appeal by the right-wing group AfriForum, which argued the chant constituted hate speech. Mbalula emphasized that while the ANC does not support the chant, it cannot dictate what other political parties choose to sing. The ruling has sparked significant debate, with some viewing the chant as a remnant of the anti-apartheid struggle, while others, particularly Afrikaners, perceive it as incitement to violence. AfriForum has been vocal in its opposition to the song, claiming it exacerbates racial tensions in South Africa. The ongoing discourse reflects the complexities of South Africa's legacy of racial conflict and the challenges of navigating contemporary political expressions.