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)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 5 | 4.80 | 1.74% | +30% | 59,308,690 | 1,338,564 | $350,000 | 7,899$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 4.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 19,037 | $2,700,000 | 757$ |
| Nigeria | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 92,772 | $448,000 | 202$ |
| Totals | 7 | 333,334,290 | 1,450,373 | $3,498,000 | 8,858$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
South Africa:
Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, emphasizes the centrality of faith in the struggle for liberation.
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South Africa:
Julius Malema is the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).
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Nigeria:
Julius Malema is the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters party, which advocates for land expropriation without compensation.
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South Africa:
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has been criticized for his comments about whites.
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United Kingdom:
The DA found itself voting alongside South Africa's two biggest, and most populist, opposition parties - Julius Malema's Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).
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South Africa:
Julius Malema uses the chant to mask that the party has no coherent vision for undoing injustice.
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South Africa:
Julius Malema, the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, has been involved in public chanting of 'Kill the Boer'.
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Botswana:
Malema was charged with a single count of rape for allegedly raping an 18-year-old UB student.
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France:
Julius Malema's account was also hacked in July 2023 to promote a fraudulent NFT project.
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Nigeria:
In July 2023, South African opposition leader Julius Malema’s X account was hacked and used to promote a fraudulent token project.
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