ANCYL President Julius Malema said, 'We are prepared to take up arms and kill for Zuma.'

Malema was speaking in the context of the corruption trial of ANC President Jacob Zuma.

Here is the complaint:

This complaint concerns the comments made by ANC Youth League President Julius Malema at a Youth Day rally in Thaba Nchu in the Free State on 17 June, 2008.

He said, 'We are prepared to take up arms and kill for Zuma,' referring to the ANC President in the context of his corruption trial. The Independent Democrats regards Mr Malema's comments as inflammatory, dangerous and irresponsible. They are an incitement to violence.

For a youth leader, Mr Malema is setting the wrong example completely, especially in a society where there is tendency to settle disagreements through violent means. In effect, he is perpetuating and contributing to a culture of violence.

I would like to appeal to the Human Rights Commission (HRC) to make a ruling on this. We also believe that besides the right to life, Mr Malema has also violated the right to free political activity.


Yours sincerely,

 
Patricia de Lille

 
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