The youth leader of South Africa's governing African National Congress never wanted to be dragged into court to defend his right to sing a song some whites find offensive, and says those who filed the suit are more concerned about his high profile than his singing, he testified Wednesday in his hate speech trial.
By DONNA BRYSON
The youth leader of South Africa's governing African National Congress never wanted to be dragged into court to defend his right to sing a song some whites find offensive, and says those who filed the suit are more concerned about his high profile than his singing, he testified Wednesday in his hate speech trial. But, taking the stand for the first time more than a week into the trial, Julius Malema said Wednesday he now sees some benefit in proceedings that have been closely followed across South Africa. Malema said the trial "has helped to shed some light," allowing him to explain why whites should not be offended when he sings "shoot the boer." His entire testimony was broadcast live across the country Wednesday...[continued]
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