South Africa’s firebrand politician banned from entering UK

SOUTH AFRICA: A controversial South African politician central to a row over race relations in the country has been denied entry to the UK.

The Home Office said Julius Malema had been deemed “non-conducive to the public good” and that it was “undesirable” to grant him entry.

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In a letter published by local media outlet News 24, the UK government cited his vocal support for Hamas, including a speech he made after the 7 October attacks in which he said his own party would arm the group if it came into power.

The UK also raised his threat to call for the “slaughter of white people” and to “take up arms” as a reason for the rejection.