Malema won't retract statement

2008-07-02 17:23

Johannesburg - The ANC Youth League (ANCYL) on Wednesday insisted that their president Julius Malema will not withdraw his "kill for Zuma" remark, following a demand from the SA Human Rights Commission.

Spokesperson Zizi Kodwa told Sapa that there was no need to withdraw the statement as Malema had already clarified the issue.

"He has already clarified the statement so many times and there is no need to withdraw the statement."

The commission's 14-day ultimatum to Malema to retract his statement would expire at midnight, said spokesperson Sello Hatang earlier.

Kodwa said: "It was their (the commission's) ultimatum, so talk to them, but he has not withdrawn the statement as of today."

SAHRC officials were said to be locked in a meeting to discuss the matter.

- SAPA