Elon Musk and Julius Malema engaged in a heated social media exchange, with Musk accusing Malema's party of promoting white genocide in South Africa.
Elon Musk and Julius Malema clashed on social media over accusations of white genocide in South Africa.
Malema's political party, Economic Freedom Fighters, chanted a controversial slogan, leading to Musk's criticism.
Musk tweeted accusing them of openly pushing for the genocide of white people in South Africa.
Malema responded to Musk's tweet with a retort in South African slang.
The controversial slogan, "kill the poor, kill the farmer," dates back to the 1990s and has different interpretations.
South Africa's Equality Court ruled that the slogan did not constitute hate speech.
Political parties, including Democratic Alliance and Freedom Front Plus, considered legal action against Malema.
Some defended Malema, criticizing Musk for condemning the singing of a struggle song.