… There is a long track record of this strategy, as long ago as the Saturday before the 2011 local elections, when then ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema told the party’s rally at FNB Stadium in Soweto that “the DA is for whites, the ANC is for you”. …
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Julius Malema
Also known as: Malema · EFF leader · EFF leader Julius Malema · Economic Freedom Fighters leader
Leader of South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters party, sentenced to five years imprisonment in April 2026 for unlawfully discharging a firearm at a 2018 public gathering.
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- March 2026
… Without Lekota’s leadership of Cope at the time, and his decision to form a new party, Julius Malema may never have formed the EFF. …
How Mosiuoa Lekota challenged the ANC’s rule and changed the course of SA’s democracy- November 2025
… (Photo: Phando Jikelo / RSA Parliament) The EFF’s Julius Malema challenged Matlala’s statement on Wednesday and asked if he was suggesting that Cele had misled Parliament. …
‘Cele lied’ — Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala alleges he made R500K payoff to former police minister- September 2025
Expert analysis has shown that Julius Malema’s words crossed the line from politics to hate speech. …
The science of hate speech – looking at the forensic linguistic evidence that proved Malema guilty- August 2025
… Whether it’s the way Julius Malema and Floyd Shivambu benefited from VBS, or the fact that Patriotic Alliance deputy leader Kenny Kunene was at the home of a person being arrested for murder, it can appear as if almost all of our politicians are enmeshed in corruption. …
The National Dialogue’s ultimate test would be to overcome our cynicism- June 2025
… The EFF has shown itself to be more effective than MK, partly because its members have more parliamentary experience and partly because its leader, Julius Malema, is prepared to be in Parliament and thus use its platform (unlike Zuma). …
The fatal failure of South Africa’s political opposition… Videos of Julius Malema making his usual raving, radical statements were played. …
White South Africans en route to ‘da ‘hood’: Welcome- May 2025
… Julius Malema is a controversial politician who advocates the nationalisation of land in South Africa EFF leader Julius Malema’s trademark song is “Shoot the Boer, Shoot the farmer”, which he sings at political rallies. …
Is there a genocide of white South Africans as Trump claims?- April 2025
… Trump also linked his post to a video sequence of Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema speaking on the issue of the expropriation of land and leading followers in the ‘kill the boer’ chant, among others. …
Trump’s ‘white genocide' narrative casts doubt on G20 attendance- December 2024
… Their activism influenced political discourse and policy changes, demonstrating how youth can challenge entrenched systems and demand accountability (The Economist, 2017). • South Africa (2019): The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), led by Julius Malema, gained significant tractio …
Namibia’s Youth: An Election Game Changer
Politics
Ramaphosa likely to survive impeachment despite Constitutional Court ruling
The News
A Constitutional Court ruling has forced Parliament to consider impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over allegations concerning US dollars stolen from his home. However, analysis suggests it is unlikely he will be removed from office, as a two-thirds majority of MPs would be required and the ANC's interests appear to align with his remaining in power.
13 hours ago · The Namibian →
Today
Ramaphosa likely to survive impeachment despite Constitutional Court ruling
A Constitutional Court ruling has forced Parliament to consider impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over allegations concerning US dollars stolen from his home. However, analysis suggests it is unlikely he will be removed from office, as a two-thirds majority of MPs would be required and the ANC's interests appear to align with his remaining in power.
13 hours ago · The Namibian →
Saturday 9 May
Constitutional Court rules parliament violated constitution blocking Ramaphosa impeachment
South Africa's Constitutional Court ruled that parliament violated the constitution by blocking moves to impeach president Cyril Ramaphosa in 2022, following a legal challenge by Julius Malema's Economic Freedom Fighters and others. The ruling could result in fresh impeachment proceedings; Ramaphosa's office says he respects the judgement and reaffirms his commitment to the constitution and rule of law.
9 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 6 May
Constitutional Court to rule on Ramaphosa's Phala Phala scandal
South Africa's Constitutional Court will deliver judgment on 8 May on an application by the EFF and ATM challenging Parliament's blocking of an impeachment inquiry against President Cyril Ramaphosa over the Phala Phala scandal, involving the concealment of a farm theft of nearly $4 million in cash.
6 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 28 April
Pan-African Parliament moves toward regional rotation in leadership
The Pan-African Parliament in South Africa this week is electing a new bureau after resolving a 15-year argument about leadership representation. In May 2017, the PAP passed a resolution to introduce regional rotation of the presidency, addressing a pattern in which only east, west, and central African leaders held the top position during the institution's first 18 years.
28 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 18 April
South African EFF leader Malema sentenced to five years imprisonment
Julius Malema, leader of South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters party, has been sentenced to five years in prison by the KuGombo Regional Court for unlawfully discharging a firearm at a 2018 public gathering in Mdantsane Stadium, with additional concurrent sentences on related charges. The prosecution argued the act was premeditated and posed serious danger to the 20,000 people present, while the defence contended the state misread evidence and that Malema should be treated equally under the law rather than receiving harsher punishment due to his public status.
18 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 17 April
NEFF deputy disputes Julius Malema's South Africa sentencing
Namibian Economic Freedom Fighters deputy president Kalimbo Iipumbu has described the sentencing of EFF leader Julius Malema in South Africa as politically driven and designed to intimidate. Malema was sentenced to five years imprisonment for unlawful firearm possession in connection with a 2018 incident, though he has been granted leave to appeal the sentence.
17 April 2026 · New Era →
South African court sentences Malema to five years for firearm offence
Julius Malema, leader of South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters party, was sentenced to five years in jail for firing an assault rifle at a 2018 rally. The magistrate ruled the shooting was a deliberate violation of firearm laws, not an impulsive celebration as his defence claimed, and Malema's team has signalled an intention to appeal.
17 April 2026 · New Era →
Thursday 16 April
South African opposition leader Malema sentenced to five years prison
Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters and member of parliament, has been sentenced to at least five years in prison after being found guilty of illegal gun possession and firing it in public during his party's 2018 anniversary celebrations. His lawyer said he would appeal the decision, which would disqualify him from parliament once all appeals are exhausted.
16 April 2026 · The Namibian →
South African opposition leader faces sentencing for firearm offense
Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters party, is set to be sentenced today in South Africa for firing an assault rifle at a rally in 2018, with the state seeking the maximum 15-year jail term. Hundreds of supporters gathered ahead of his sentencing in East London, as the case—brought by far-right group AfriForum—continues amid broader controversy over Malema's use of anti-apartheid slogans.
16 April 2026 · New Era →
Saturday 11 April
Namibian social media activists face legal consequences for defamation claims
A satirical opinion piece describes how Namibian social media personalities who make unsubstantiated accusations against public figures often face defamation lawsuits, forcing them to apologize and undermining legitimate activism in the country.
11 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 23 March
South Africa: ANC signals mayoral strategy for Johannesburg election
President Ramaphosa's comments suggesting retention of Johannesburg's current mayor signal possible ANC plans to impose a national candidate on the region, while the party's recent march focused on defending national sovereignty appears designed to shift campaign messaging away from local service delivery failures to broader anti-Trump and liberation movement themes.
23 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 5 March
Mosiuoa Lekota's legacy beyond apartheid struggle honored
The Namibian's analysis of Mosiuoa Lekota, who died on Wednesday, argues that his role in forming the Congress of the People in 2008 was equally vital to his anti-apartheid activism. By breaking the ANC's political dominance, Cope's 1.3 million votes prevented Zuma's government from securing a two-thirds majority, shifted South African politics from racial to policy-based competition, and inspired the formation of other parties including the EFF and ActionSA, fundamentally changing the country's democratic trajectory.
5 March 2026 · The Namibian →