Julius Malema
Julius Malema is a South African politician and the founder and leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), a left-wing political party established in 2013. He is a member of the National Assembly and serves as the commander-in-chief of the EFF, which has positioned itself as a radical voice advocating for land expropriation without compensation, nationalisation of mines and banks, and economic transformation. Malema rose to national prominence as president of the African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) from 2008 to 2012, where he became known for his fiery rhetoric and populist appeals. His tenure in the ANCYL was marked by controversy, including disciplinary proceedings that ultimately led to his expulsion from the ANC in 2012 for bringing the party into disrepute and sowing division. Following his expulsion, he founded the EFF, which has grown to become the third-largest party in South Africa's Parliament. Malema's political career has been accompanied by legal challenges, including charges related to money laundering, fraud, racketeering and tax evasion, as well as prosecutions for incitement. He remains a polarising figure in South African politics, drawing both fervent support from those who see him as a champion of the poor and criticism from those who view his rhetoric as divisive. His influence extends beyond Parliament through mass rallies, social media presence and his party's role in coalition politics at municipal level. Born in Seshego, Limpopo, in 1981, Malema's political activism began in his youth, and he has maintained a prominent position in national discourse on economic inequality and racial justice.
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Malema slams ANC-DA coalition as a ‘betrayal of working class’ 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 29th May 2026 EFF leader Julius Malema has launched a scathing critique against the ANC, accusing the yellow party of deep political insecurity and a betrayal of... →
Parliament statement on the Impeachment Committee membership
26th May 2026 The Speaker of the National Assembly has received the names of Members from political parties who will serve on the Impeachment Committee. The... →
Julius Malema: South Africa’s performative revolutionary is facing his biggest battle
15th May 2026 Julius Malema, the leader of South Africa’s fourth-largest party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), is a divisive figure: loved by some, hated... →
Malema’s remarks place a target on legal practitioners – Solidarity demands action
17th April 2026 The Solidarity Law Network strongly condemns statements made by Julius Malema in which he openly labelled Magistrate Twanet Olivier a “racist of... →
Julius Malema's post-sentencing remarks undermine the judiciary for political wins
17th April 2026 The sentencing of Julius Malema on 16 April marks an important moment in reaffirming the principle that all individuals, regardless of status or... →
NPA, DA warn against undermining judiciary after Malema’s five-year sentence
By: Thabi Shomolekae 17th April 2026 The National Prosecuting Authority and the Democratic Alliance have condemned threats and remarks directed at Magistrate Twanet Olivier and State... →
Mixed reactions to Malema’s five-year sentence
By: Thabi Shomolekae 16th April 2026 Mixed reactions have emerged following the sentencing of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema in his 2018 firearm case, with some... →
Daily Podcast – April 16, 2026
16th April 2026 Making headlines: Malema sentenced to 5 year prison term in firearm case Kganyago cites Zulu War to signal preemptive inflation move And, Pope... →
Malema sentence affirms that politicians are not above the law – AfriForum
16th April 2026 Despite the efforts of Julius Malema’s legal team to argue mitigating circumstances in the East London Magistrate’s Court, today’s events in court... →
Response to the Julius Malema sentencing from the DA Leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis
16th April 2026 "I welcome the sentencing in the matter relating to Julius Malema’s illegal use of a firearm. Gun violence is out of control in South Africa, so... →
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