Dr James Myburgh explains the history of the "Kill the boer" chant and its use in the armed struggle against apartheid.
10 minIn this clip Dr James Myburgh explains the history of the "Kill the boer" chant and its use in the armed struggle against apartheid. James lays out that the chant is one of many that was first adopted by members of the Zambian liberation movement and later was taught to members of MK in exile. From there the discussion moves to why the South African political class has not condemned the use of the song and even goes further at points to offer tacit support for the song's use. The conversation ends by drawing the link between "kill the boer" and the generally permissive attitude that the South African has towards violent crime in the country.

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