Julius Malema
South AfricapoliticianMaleb. 19816.5Global Dominance: 0.01%Julius Malema is a prominent South African politician and the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), a far-left political party he founded in 2013. Known for his controversial rhetoric and radical views, Malema has been a vocal advocate for land redistribution and economic equality, often stirring national and international debate. He previously served as the president of the African National Congress Youth League from 2008 to 2012, where he gained significant attention for his outspoken criticism of the ruling party and its policies. His recent comments promoting violence against white South Africans have sparked outrage, leading to calls for international sanctions against him.
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EFF leader Julius Malema said the Constitutional Court had pronounced on the matter.
Impeachment inquiry will go onSouth Africa· 2026-06-19
Led by Julius Malema, the EFF has consistently maintained a pan-Africanist stance.
South Africa cannot deport its way out of regional crisisSouth Africa· 2026-06-19
Julius Malema leads one of South Africa’s biggest political parties and criticizes Musk's intentions.
Starlink’s African venture is a tale of two countries
Canada· 2026-02-19
Julius Malema is known for his radical politics and founding the Economic Freedom Fighters in South Africa.
Lessons for Sifuna and others from firebrands who became statesmen
Kenya· 2026-01-31
EFF leader Julius Malema warned members of his party to be prepared for possible political persecution as South Africa heads towards local government elections.
Malema warns of possible political persecution ahead of 2026 local elections – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2026-01-30Julius Malema is the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and is currently facing legal troubles that have caused unrest among party supporters.
EFF to weigh options amid Malema woes – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2026-01-29
Malema stands accused of raping a UB student.
Defence objects psychologist's testimony in UB rape case :: Mmegi Online
Botswana· 2026-01-28
Julius Malema, the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, stated he would not be intimidated by the legal system following his conviction on firearm-related charges.
I will never retreat from my ideas,” Malema says as sentencing is postponed to April – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2026-01-23
Julius Malema is the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and is awaiting sentencing for a firearm-related conviction.
Malema sentencing looms, raising stakes for South Africa’s EFF party
Tanzania· 2026-01-23
EFF leader Julius Malema says the charges against him are politically motivated.
Malema’s darkest hour looms – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2026-01-22
Julius Malema is a vocal pan-Africanist who advocates for Kiswahili as a lingua franca for Africa.
Heartbroken Taifa Stars fan earns 2 free ones from WMTanzania· 2026-01-12
EFF leader Julius Malema publicly praised Ramaphosa’s handling of the summit and his refusal to bow to US pressure.
Ramaphosa’s tumultuous 2025 – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-12-19
Julius Malema is a South African opposition figure known for his controversial song about Afrikaners.
Kenyans found illegally working at US asylum claim centre in South Africa
United Kingdom· 2025-12-17
Julius Malema is the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters who supports the motion of no confidence against Ntuli.
Motion against KZN premier Thami Ntuli fails in vote marred by violence – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-12-15
Julius Malema is the commander-in-chief of the Economic Freedom Fighters and announced their support for a motion of no confidence against KZN premier Thami Ntuli.
EFF will vote with MK party to remove Thami Ntuli as KZN premier – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-12-11
Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema weighed in, saying the evidence presented to the committee could not incriminate Matlala.
Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala afraid of incriminating himself before parliament’s ad hoc committee – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-26
Julius Malema is the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters who questioned Nkabinde's affidavit.
Ad hoc committee rejects testimony of Senzo Mchunu’s chief of staff – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-13
Ad hoc committee member and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema demanded that Batohi mention the name of the implicated prosecutor.
Batohi refuses to name corrupt prosecutor linked to cartels – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-11
Julius Malema was mentioned in a video shown by Trump to support his claims.
las razones detrás de la decisión de Trump
Uruguay· 2025-11-09
I remember Julius Malema’s thunderous eulogy at the funeral of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela in 2018.
They hated and betrayed Raila Odinga, but now they are mourning the loudest – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-10-24
Leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, Julius Malema, challenged Mchunu on his directive regarding the task team.
MPs take Mchunu to task over his views on post-democracy political killings – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-10-22
I remember Julius Malema’s thunderous eulogy at the funeral of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela in 2018.
Those who hated and betrayed Raila now mourning the loudestKenya· 2025-10-22Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema urged the minister and his team to bring the relevant clip before the committee next week.
Mchunu insists there was no need to consult other ministers and top cops on disbanding political killings task team – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-10-17The EFF's national leader is the firebrand MP Julius Malema.
South Africa debates changing name of world-famous reserveUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-12
EFF leader Julius Malema objected to Mkhwanazi testifying under oath before the committee without first submitting an original statement.
Mkhwanazi must submit an original statement, Malema tells committee on police corruption – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-10-07
EFF leader Julius Malema faces a major setback in his presidential ambitions after he was convicted on firearm charges, threatening his political future.
Where to from now for Malema after guilty verdict – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-10-02EFF leader Julius Malema has been found guilty of contravening the Firearms Control Act by firing a gun at his party’s fifth anniversary celebration rally in 2018.
Malema found guilty in illegal firearm discharge case that could derail his political career – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-10-01
Julius Malema has been found guilty of discharging a firearm in public seven years ago.
South African firebrand MP convicted of firing a gun in publicUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-01EFF president Julius Malema will have to wait another day to know his fate after the judgment in his firearms case was rolled over.
Malema to wait another day to know his fate in firearm case – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-09-29Julius Malema is mentioned as an opposition leader who has spoken at The 1926 Club.
Let’s club together to foster dialogue and promote tolerance in the age of social media – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-09-22
