The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has opened a case of treason against lobby group AfriForum at the Cape Town central police station.
The MK is accusing AfriForum of allegedly promoting a false narrative regarding South Africa’s progressive policies.
The case comes after American President, Donald Trump halted financial aid to the country, in protest of the recently signed Land Expropriation Act.
The MKP is adamant that action must be taken against AfriForum, which has since made a U-turn from supporting Trump’s investigation of policies that he insinuates are against some minority groups.
“Their betrayal is nothing less than an act of economic sabotage, a direct assault on our nation’s independence and a dangerous attempt to undermine the will of the people.
Under South African common law, treason is committed when an individual or group with hostile intent, unlawfully engages in conduct aimed at undermining the authority, sovereignty or security of state.
The courts have provided legal clarity on treason in several cases, establishing principles that remain applicable today.
The manner in which the AfriForum has engaged the Trump administration in the US meets this definition,” read the MK statement.
During a media briefing over the weekend, AfriForum and Solidarity rescinded on their ‘white genocide claims’ and blamed the ANC government for what it described as ‘irresponsible actions and policies.’
They further declined Trump’s refugee offer for Afrikaners in the US.
Despite their efforts to remedy the situation, the MK views their actions as a deliberate attempt to weaken the state through external pressure.
“The MK Party calls on all progressive forces to unite against foreign interference and resist any attempt to erode the little we have of our national sovereignty.
We urge the South African government to take immediate diplomatic and legal steps to counteract the economic aggression instigated by these reactionary elements,” added the statement.
Meanwhile, the South African government reacted with disappointment to Trump’s executive order, but it’s still committed to find a diplomatic solution to address the upset caused by the Land Expropriation Act.
