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The inflammatory "Kill the Boer" chant has no place in our society, regardless of any legal ruling on its constitutionality.

The fact that this song continues to be sung by Julius Malema and other political figures is deeply troubling and unacceptable.

The song "Kill the Boer, kill the farmer" goes beyond mere words. It incites violence, stokes hatred, and deepens divisions within our society.

We should be working towards unity and healing, and songs like this only serve to deepen the rifts that still exist in our country.

Farmers play an essential role in feeding the nation, and to see their work and lives targeted by such harmful rhetoric is an affront to the values of respect and dignity we should uphold.

This type of divisive language is not just damaging on a local level, it has international repercussions as well. South Africa's reputation on the global stage is at risk when such hatred is openly condoned, making our country more vulnerable to external scrutiny. We cannot afford to further polarise our society or undermine the international standing we’ve fought so hard to build.

The court's ruling on this matter, however controversial, should not be seen as a validation of its acceptability in the broader social context.

This song, and the environment it creates, contradicts the principles of nation-building, social cohesion, and mutual respect that South Africa so desperately needs.

Political leaders have a responsibility to foster peace and unity, not to incite violence or deepen social unrest. President Ramaphosa also has a responsibility to condemn the singing of this song and not deflect and minimise the issue.

Issued by Willie Aucamp MP - DA National Spokesperson