Julius Malema
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.
Born on Mar 03, 1981 (44 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 4 | 5.75 | 2.33% | +10% | 59,308,690 | 1,517,199 | $350,000 | 8,953$ |
| Tanzania | 2 | 6.00 | 0.44% | +10% | 59,734,213 | 286,933 | $63,000 | 303$ |
| Kenya | 1 | 4.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 51,260 | $106,000 | 101$ |
| Botswana | 1 | 2.00 | 0.58% | +0% | 2,351,627 | 13,672 | $18,000 | 105$ |
| Totals | 8 | 175,165,826 | 1,869,064 | $537,000 | 9,462$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Kenya:
Julius Malema is known for his radical politics and founding the Economic Freedom Fighters in South Africa.
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South Africa:
EFF leader Julius Malema warned members of his party to be prepared for possible political persecution as South Africa heads towards local government elections.
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South Africa:
Julius Malema is the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and is currently facing legal troubles that have caused unrest among party supporters.
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Botswana:
Malema stands accused of raping a UB student.
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South Africa:
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.
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Tanzania:
Julius Malema is the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and is awaiting sentencing for a firearm-related conviction.
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South Africa:
EFF leader Julius Malema says the charges against him are politically motivated.
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Tanzania:
Julius Malema is a vocal pan-Africanist who advocates for Kiswahili as a lingua franca for Africa.
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South Africa:
EFF leader Julius Malema publicly praised Ramaphosa’s handling of the summit and his refusal to bow to US pressure.
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United Kingdom:
Julius Malema is a South African opposition figure known for his controversial song about Afrikaners.
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