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Musk Calls Malema ‘International Criminal,’ Demands Sanctions Over 2018 Speech

Musk Calls Malema ‘International Criminal,’ Demands Sanctions Over 2018 Speech
  • PublishedFebruary 9, 2025

Elon Musk has called for immediate sanctions against South African politician Julius Malema, describing him as an “international criminal” over a speech he made in 2018 targeting white people.

In a tweet on Sunday zapatillas de running hombre entrenamiento neutro apoyo talón, Musk said, “Immediate sanctions for Malema and declaration of him as an international criminal!”

The controversy stems from a resurfaced video barron trump height tall nikes melania donald trump in which Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), justified the removal of Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Athol Trollip based on his race.

“We have taken a decision that we are going to remove the mayor of PE [Port Elizabeth],” Malema said while addressing a crowd at the Standard Bank Arena in Johannesburg during the launch of the party’s election registration campaign.

“Why? Why not [mayor of DA-led Johannesburg Herman] Mashaba, why not Solly [Msimanga – mayor of DA-led Tshwane Nike Jordan Jumpman hoodie in grey - release dates & sneakers., Jordans - Yeezys, Urlfreeze News]? Because the mayor of DA in PE is a white man. So, these people, when you want to hit them hard – go after a white man. They feel a terrible pain, because you have touched a white man.”

He further clarified that the EFF would eventually target Mashaba and Msimanga but insisted the focus was on whiteness.

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“But we are starting with this whiteness. We are cutting the throat of whiteness. Trollip will not be a mayor after the 6th of April, if they give us that date.”

Musk’s statement comes amid heightened diplomatic tensions between the United States and South Africa.

Recently, President Donald Trump signed an executive order freezing financial aid to South Africa after previously warning of such action.

He had earlier announced plans to cut all future funding to the country, citing “land expropriation and alleged discriminatory treatment” of certain groups, particularly foreigners.

Trump’s decision followed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s signing of an expropriation bill into law, which permits land seizures without compensation in certain cases.

In response, Ramaphosa stated that South Africa does not receive financial aid from the US, except for PEPFAR assistance, which supports its HIV/AIDS programme.