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“We want the colours that represent democracy”- EFF calls for the Springbok emblem to be changed.
Julius Malema, the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has demanded the dismantling of the South African rugby national team, the Springboks, claiming that they are the pinnacle of white supremacist racism.
Malema was speaking on Sunday at the Standard Bank Arena in Johannesburg to the Gauteng EFF Provincial Ground Forces Forum.
In his speech, he also demanded that the national team adopt a new name, colours, and insignia that would stand for the nation’s interests and democracy rather than “white supremacy.”
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Although rugby is a long-standing sport that is not exclusive to white people, Malema stated that he had no issue with the sport.
“We support Rugby. You can’t say Rhodes Must Fall and not say Springboks Must Fall. The Springboks Must Fall. That national team, we will get it a new name, we will get them new colours and a new emblem that will represent democracy. Why are we being forced to salute an emblem that was saluted by Malan, why do we salute an emblem that was saluted by Botha, Verwoed, De Klerk? By murderers who were killing our people.” said Malema,
[WATCH] While the springboks have concluded their 4 day tour following a spectacular victory- EFF leader Julius Malema has criticised the Rugby World Cup Winners’s official name and attire.#KayaNews #Springboks JJ pic.twitter.com/Dur49XiG3W
— Kaya 959 News (@KayaNews) November 6, 2023
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