Steven friedman julius malema biography
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Steven friedman julius malema biography
Professor Friedman Testifies in Julius Malema Hate Speech Case: A Detailed Analysis
The Equality Court in Cape Town hosted another chapter in the unfolding narrative of the hate speech case against Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema.
On Thursday, the court listened attentively to the testimony of University of Johannesburg political science professor Steven Friedman, who presented a different viewpoint on the accusations levelled against Malema. The case is scrutinized for its implications on hate speech definitions and political discourse in South Africa.
In October 2022, during an EFF event in the Western Cape, Malema made a series of controversial remarks that ignited allegations of hate speech and incitement to violence.
Among them were statements related to the "Battle of Brackenfell," following a racially charged incident outside a high school. The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) condemned Malema's speech, yet he refused to retract his statem