'KILL THE BOER' Trump challenges Ramaphosa to arrest Malema

US President Donald Trump has called for the arrest of South African political leader Julius Malema over his use of the controversial “Kill the Boer” chant, escalating already strained relations between the two countries.

- JONISAYI MAROMO and SIMON MAJADIBODU

Trump made the remarks during a high-level meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House. The meeting was meant to address growing diplomatic and economic tensions.

During the meeting DA leader John Steenhuisen told Trump, top US officials, and media that his party joined the Government of National Unity to keep certain political parties, particularly the EFF and uMkhonto weSizwe, out of government.