Elon Musk take a swipe at Julius Malema, calls him a ‘genocidal lunatic’

South African-born US billionaire Elon Musk has once again criticized Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema, as their war of words intensifies.

The war of words started after Musk retweeted old footage of Malema making controversial comments about “cutting the throat of whiteness.”

Reacting to the video, Musk wrote on his platform, X, on Monday, “This genocidal lunatic is the leader of a significant political party in the South African parliament.”

Earlier, Musk, a close ally of former US President Donald Trump, urged immediate sanctions against Malema and called for the former ANC Youth League leader to be classified as an international criminal.

Reacting on social media, Malema dismissed Musk’s criticism, tweeting, “I really think you have entirely lost your left brain: a typical spoiled brat and direct beneficiary of Apartheid whiteness.

“I know black people look the same to you, typical racist. Look closer, and you will realise those are two different people. America is exposing us to its stupidity. I don’t care about your sanctions; I will never stop fighting for black people to be equal to white people, and if that makes me an international criminal, I am proud to be one.”