EFF Member of Parliament Dr. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi has voiced his support for the contentious phrase “Kill the Boer,” aligning with party leader Julius Malema’s stance that the chant should be understood as part of South Africa’s history of resistance rather than as hate speech or an incitement to violence. His remarks follow renewed criticism after Malema’s recent use of the phrase at a rally.
Ndlozi clarified that the chant stems from anti-apartheid protest songs, representing the symbolic defiance of those who opposed the oppressive system. He stressed that the phrase is not a call for violence against white farmers but a tribute to those who endured apartheid. “This is not about hate—it’s about remembrance,” Ndlozi stated outside Parliament.
He contended that interpreting the chant as a literal threat misrepresents its significance and disregards the struggles of many South Africans. Ndlozi suggested that attempts to suppress such expressions aim to revise history from the viewpoint of former oppressors. “These songs are part of who we are. Silencing them is silencing the oppressed,” he said.
The EFF has long argued that struggle songs are cultural expressions protected by constitutional rights. The party sees legal challenges to ban these chants as threats to free speech and efforts to erase history. Ndlozi emphasized that preserving these songs is crucial to honoring South Africa’s liberation legacy.
However, civil rights groups and farming organizations have criticized the chant, warning it could fuel racial tensions and violence in rural areas. AfriForum and others have pledged legal action against Malema and the EFF. Despite opposition, Ndlozi remained resolute, calling liberation songs a sacred part of South Africa’s freedom struggle that should not be misrepresented or condemned.
