Madam Deputy Speaker, the IFP appreciates the visit of the hon Minister of Higher Education, Dr Blade Nzimande, to Mangosuthu University of Technology, where he urged students, among other things, to focus on their studies.
We are, however, concerned about the remarks made by the ANC Youth League President, Julius Malema, who recently, during a visit to the same campus, remarked that it was a beautiful university but that it had the wrong name. The IFP believes that these comments border on hate speech and the IFP would like to know whether the hon Minister agrees with Malema's statements. [Interjections.] Shut up!
This ANC youth leader has made many hurtful remarks in the past, and we wonder why the ruling party is so quiet on Malema's offensive and divisive statements. Malema's statements do not bode well for reconciliation; in fact Malema might be unity's worst enemy. I thank you. [Applause.]