Malema's comments slammed
2008-06-18 08:06
Johannesburg - Independent Democrats leader Patricia de Lille has lodged a complaint with the Human Rights Commission about remarks made by African National Congress Youth League president Julius Malema.
Malema told a Youth Day rally in Thaba'Nchu in the Free State on Monday: "We are prepared to die for Zuma. We are prepared to take up arms and kill for Zuma."
He was speaking in the context of the corruption trial of ANC president Jacob Zuma.
In the complaint, De Lille views Malema's comments as "inflammatory, dangerous, irresponsible and an incitement to violence".
"For a youth leader, Mr Malema is setting the wrong example completely, especially in a society where there is tendency to settle disagreements through violent means.
"In effect, he is perpetuating and contributing to a culture of violence."
De Lille appealed to the HRC to make a ruling on this matter, adding that besides the right to life, Malema had also violated the right to free political activity.
- SAPA