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US Secretary of State Condemns ‘Kill the Boer’ Chant Amid Growing Tensions
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has denounced the controversial “Kill the Boer” chant, calling it a dangerous incitement to violence that threatens South Africa’s minority groups.
In a statement shared on social media, Rubio urged South African leaders to act against rhetoric that could endanger vulnerable communities. He warned that the chant, often used in political gatherings, fuels hostility toward Afrikaners and other marginalized groups.
“‘Kill the Boer’ is a chant that incites violence. South Africa’s leaders must act to protect Afrikaners and other disfavored minorities,” Rubio stated on X.
“Kill the Boer” is a chant that incites violence. South Africa’s leaders and politicians must take action to protect Afrikaner and other disfavored minorities. The United States is proud to offer those individuals who qualify for admission to our nation amid this continued…
— Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) March 24, 2025
He also confirmed that the United States is prepared to offer asylum to those facing threats, reaffirming America’s commitment to human rights and safety.
Rubio’s remarks come after EFF leader Julius Malema led a crowd in chanting “Kill the Boer” during a Human Rights Day event, sparking international controversy.
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The President and Commander In Chief @Julius_S_Malema addressing Fighters at the #EFFSharpevilleDay.
We do not come here to commemorate a so-called “Human Rights Day,” but to remember and honour the sacrifice of those who fell on March 21, 1960, at the hands of a… pic.twitter.com/xxpEHFCSgP
— Economic Freedom Fighters (@EFFSouthAfrica) March 22, 2025
US President Donald Trump also weighed in, amplifying concerns about the chant and South Africa’s land policies. Sharing Elon Musk’s tweet on his Truth Social platform, Trump echoed warnings about what he called “white genocide” in South Africa.
Donald Trump Truth Social 3/23/25 08:37 AM pic.twitter.com/tp3xOKQluR
— Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) March 23, 2025
Very few people know that there is a major political party in South Africa that is actively promoting white genocide.
The video below was just yesterday. A whole arena chanting about killing white people.
A month ago, the South African government passed a law legalizing… https://t.co/GHYp6DvGkr
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 22, 2025
Musk, in his post, criticized global media for ignoring the issue and accused South Africa of racial discrimination, citing his company Starlink’s inability to obtain a local license.
The controversy is further fueled by South Africa’s Expropriation Act, signed by President Cyril Ramaphosa in January 2025, which allows land expropriation without compensation in certain cases. While proponents argue it addresses historic injustices, critics warn of economic risks and property rights violations.
President @CyrilRamaphosa has signed into law the Expropriation Bill which repeals the pre-democratic Expropriation Act of 1975 and sets out how organs of State may expropriate land in the public interest for varied reasons. https://t.co/8KLTdkjBZm
— The Presidency
(@PresidencyZA) January 23, 2025
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