Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, recently commented on the issue of farm murders in his home country of South Africa, leading to a heated debate on social media. Musk’s remarks were prompted by a viral video of Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), singing the struggle song “Kill The Boer” during the party’s 10thanniversary celebrations.
During the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) 10thanniversary celebration at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday night, a supporter of the party lost his life. The man reportedly fell from level five to level two of the stadium’s stands while dancing after EFF leader Julius Malema’s speech.
In a mass political rally, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), South Africa’s thirdlargest party, accused its closest rival, the Democratic Alliance (DA), of inciting ethnic violence. The EFF, led by Julius Malema, stirred up emotions by chanting a controversial antiapartheid struggle song, “Kill the Boer, the farmer.” This song targets the Boers, who are the descendants of Dutch settlers and have a significant presence in South Africa.
At the University of Cape Town, a lecture by Kenyan Professor Patrick Lumumba as part of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party’s tenyear anniversary celebration sparked tensions. ## LGBT Community Protests Lumumba’s Presence
The LGBTQIA+ community and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) clashed in anticipation of the party’s 10thanniversary lecture at the University of Cape Town’s Sarah Baartman Hall. The controversial invitation extended to Professor Patrick Lumumba, a Kenyan academic with an alleged history of homophobic views, sparked a heated debate between the two groups.
In South Africa, the term “black tax” refers to the unwritten obligation of successful individuals to financially support their families. While it is heartwarming to help one’s kin, this phenomenon can be oppressive and lead to psychological distress for those burdened with it.
South Africa’s power utility sector is facing significant challenges as the winter season approaches. The electricity demand is set to increase, and the threat of higher stages of load shedding looms. ## Julius Malema Calls for Return of Former Eskom Executives
