By Akani Nkuna
Civil rights group AfriForum said this week it had handed over its “Malema Dossier” to senior White House officials during a “follow-up liaison,” part of its ongoing campaign against Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema.
Earlier this year, AfriForum, Solidarity and the Solidarity Movement approached the US government after President Donald Trump halted funding to South Africa.
At the time, the organisations said they would ask Washington to “exercise pressure” on ANC policies “but not to punish ordinary South Africans.”
AfriForum has also signalled its intention to have Malema declared an international pariah.
“This comprehensive dossier provides the foundation for international consequences, such as targeted sanctions, for EFF leader Julius Malema by documenting his history of incitement to violence, alleged involvement in corruption, and his support for terrorist groups,” AfriForum said in a statement on Wednesday.
“Bringing Malema’s extremism to the attention of the Trump administration
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