Malema Calls for Bafana Bafana World Cup Boycott Over U.S. Tensions
iReport South Africa | 17.01.2026 19:15
In the EFF’s first 2026 podcast, leader Julius Malema called on SAFA and Bafana Bafana to withdraw from the tournament co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, citing strained relations with Trump’s administration over issues like South Africa’s ICJ case against Israel, the Lady R ship incident, and AGOA threats.
