MALEMA blasts UK over visa denial.
Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema has accused British authorities of silencing dissent after he was denied a visa just hours before he was due to depart for the prestigious Cambridge Africa Conference in London.
Malema took to X on Wednesday, 7 May, expressing frustration and disappointment over the last-minute decision.
"The British authorities have denied me a visa to London for the Cambridge Conference this weekend, providing no substantial justification. This is unacceptable and spineless," he wrote.
The visa denial reportedly came just four hours before departure, despite earlier assurances that the matter would be resolved.
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Malema suggested the decision was politically motivated, stating it was an effort to suppress his views.
The development has stirred debate on social media, with some pointing to ongoing campaigns by civil rights group AfriForum.
The group has long opposed Malema's controversial remarks, including his past use of the chant "Kill the Boer," which critics argue incites violence against white farmers.
AfriForum has lobbied internationally to hold Malema accountable for what they call hate speech.
While Malema did not directly link the visa denial to AfriForum, speculation is growing over whether the group's sustained international pressure played a role in influencing UK immigration authorities.
The EFF leader said his team is seeking further clarity and legal recourse.
"We won't be silenced. Our struggle is global, and so is our message," he wrote.
