Civil rights group challenging South African legislation including the Expropriation Act and prosecuting Julius Malema for firearm offences.
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The Namibian
AfriForum raises concerns challenging both sections 12 and 19 of the Act
“AfriForum raises similar concerns, challenging both sections 12 and 19 of the Act, saying it should be referred back to Parliament for proper drafting.”
Unpacked: Each party’s arguments in the Expropriation Act caseNew Era
AfriForum brought the case against the EFF leader
“The case against the EFF leader was brought by the small, conservative group AfriForum.”
Malema sentenced to five years on gun chargesNew Era
AfriForum laid the case against Economic Freedom Fighters party leader Julius Malema
“The case against the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party leader was laid by the small far-right group AfriForum, which has brought its long-standing complaints against Malema to the attention of US president Donald Trump.”
Hundreds rally ahead of Malema sentencingThe Namibian
AfriForum denies responsibility for deterioration in relations between United States and South Africa
“AfriForum chief executive Kallie Kriel denies that his organisation is responsible for the deterioration in relations between the United States (US) and South Africa, saying the civil-rights group is being used as a scapegoat amid increasingly public exchanges.”
We never said there is white genocide in South Africa – AfriForum on ‘being scapegoated'The Namibian
AfriForum promotes the alleged genocide of 'white' people in South Africa
“The alleged genocide of 'white' people in South Africa promoted by AfriForum and Solidarity is part of the culture wars aimed at strengthening white supremacist ideology.”
Is Fascism Back?Ernst Roets' Lex Libertas movement erected 3,000 white crosses on Washington's National Mall on 26 September to represent victims of farm attacks in South Africa, aiming to draw international media attention, but the event attracted minimal US coverage despite conservative broadcasters' past interest in the "white genocide" narrative.
29 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Ernst Roets' Lex Libertas movement erected 3,000 white crosses on Washington's National Mall on 26 September to represent victims of farm attacks in South Africa, aiming to draw international media attention, but the event attracted minimal US coverage despite conservative broadcasters' past interest in the "white genocide" narrative.
29 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Democratic Alliance, a member of South Africa's Government of National Unity coalition, has joined AfriForum and the Institute of Race Relations in challenging the Expropriation Act, which would permit the government to expropriate land without compensation in certain circumstances. The high court in Cape Town is hearing arguments over five days on the Act's validity and constitutionality, with the Presidency, Parliament, and the Economic Freedom Fighters presenting counter-arguments.
6 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Julius Malema, leader of South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters party, has been sentenced to five years in prison by the KuGombo Regional Court for unlawfully discharging a firearm at a 2018 public gathering in Mdantsane Stadium, with additional concurrent sentences on related charges. The prosecution argued the act was premeditated and posed serious danger to the 20,000 people present, while the defence contended the state misread evidence and that Malema should be treated equally under the law rather than receiving harsher punishment due to his public status.
18 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Julius Malema, leader of South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters party, was sentenced to five years in jail for firing an assault rifle at a 2018 rally. The magistrate ruled the shooting was a deliberate violation of firearm laws, not an impulsive celebration as his defence claimed, and Malema's team has signalled an intention to appeal.
17 April 2026 · New Era →
Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters party, is set to be sentenced today in South Africa for firing an assault rifle at a rally in 2018, with the state seeking the maximum 15-year jail term. Hundreds of supporters gathered ahead of his sentencing in East London, as the case—brought by far-right group AfriForum—continues amid broader controversy over Malema's use of anti-apartheid slogans.
16 April 2026 · New Era →
According to The Namibian, US ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III has publicly demanded that South Africa withdraw from its genocide case against Israel, abandon broad-based black economic empowerment, and repeal the Expropriation Act. The article alleges that Bozell is coordinating with AfriForum, a civil rights group, and South African politicians Gayton McKenzie and Mmusi Maimane to apply pressure on the ANC government through legal, political, and diplomatic channels.
5 April 2026 · The Namibian →
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's 2026 State of the Nation Address employed careful political calculations to address diverse constituencies—including populists demanding military intervention, ANC loyalists seeking preservation of state ownership, free-marketeers wanting private sector participation, and others—while deliberately omitting topics like the Expropriation Act and farm murders that might alienate coalition partners. The speech also downgraded previous priorities like the Fourth Industrial Revolution in favour of green economy rhetoric, and reduced the urgency around gender-based violence despite its earlier treatment as a national emergency.
13 February 2026 · The Namibian →