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'Operation Dudula is a group of thugs,' says Malema

EFF leader Julius Malema has taken a swipe at the anti-immigrant group Operation Dudula, calling it "a group of thugs".The group is known for its harsh stance against foreign nationals, advocating for South Africans as first preference for…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 18:08hrs | 328 | by Staff reporter

White Judge rules Malema guilty of hate speech

South African opposition politician Julius Malema has been convicted of hate speech by the country's equality court, following remarks he made at a rally in 2022.Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party, often sparks con…

Published: 28 Aug 2025 at 05:55hrs | 620 | by Staff reporter

Malema urges Zimbabweans to seek jobs at home

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has urged Zimbabweans to seek employment opportunities within their own municipalities, such as Harare, instead of South Africa, while reiterating that local workers should be prioritise…

Published: 19 Aug 2025 at 14:30hrs | 797 | by Staff reporter

Malema won't bow to imperialism

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has dismissed the high-level meeting between Presidents Cyril Ramaphosa and Donald Trump at the White House, describing it as "a group of older men meeting to gossip about me."This remar…

Published: 22 May 2025 at 10:12hrs | 909 | by Staff reporter

Trump challenges Ramaphosa to arrest Julius Malema

United States President Donald Trump has called for the arrest of South African political leader Julius Malema over his use of the controversial "Kill the Boer" chant, escalating already strained relations between the two countries.Trump m…

Published: 21 May 2025 at 20:21hrs | 2405 | by Staff reporter

Malema's EFF slams Johann Rupert's state capture project

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has come out strongly against the inclusion of billionaire businessman Johann Rupert in a South African delegation set to meet former United States President Donald Trump, labelling the move as a "spit i…

Published: 21 May 2025 at 12:37hrs | 491 | by Staff reporter

Julius Malema denied UK visa

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has accused British authorities of attempting to silence dissent after he was denied a visa to the United Kingdom, just hours before he was scheduled to depart for a conference at the Un…

Published: 07 May 2025 at 15:11hrs | 1278 | by Staff reporter

EFF calls for review of Orania's status

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in the Northern Cape have intensified their campaign against the status of Orania, a predominantly Afrikaans town of about 3,500 residents, calling it a modern-day enclave of apartheid-era ideology.The E…

Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 13:43hrs | 870 | by Staff reporter

Elon Musk calls for sanctions against Julius Malema

Billionaire Elon Musk took to X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday to ignite a political firestorm, questioning South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for allegedly allowing Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema to incite violenc…

Published: 09 Feb 2025 at 16:51hrs | 1176 | by Staff reporter

Don't be silly, Tshabangu: Malema would never support Ramaphosa going beyond his term limit!

While at President Emmerson Mnangagwa's Precabe Farm over the weekend, opposition CCC party self-appointed Secretary General Sengezo Tshabangu made a startling assertion.In a flimsy attempt to justify his and his fellow pseudo-opposition c…

Published: 14 Jan 2025 at 22:30hrs | 691 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Malema celebrates 10th Wedding Anniversary in Victoria Falls

Julius Malema, the Commander in Chief of South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has once again captured the attention of social media, this time with a heartfelt display of his romantic side.On December 27, Malema took to Instagra…

Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:45hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

'ANC 2027 conference will elect a president who is anti GNU'

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema declared that his party would be ready to join the government once the African National Congress (ANC) removes the Democratic Alliance (DA) from the current government of national unity …

Published: 16 Dec 2024 at 12:04hrs | 1033 | by Staff reporter

Malema beefs up Phala Phala legal team

EFF leader Julius Malema will pick a fresh battle with President Cyril Ramaphosa in the Constitutional Court this week over the Phala Phala case without his long-time allies, Floyd Shivambu and Adv Dali Mpofu on his side. Mpofu had been ce…

Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 14:07hrs | 1169 | by Staff reporter

King Dalindyebo's wife quits EFF

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has suffered another blow with the resignation of prominent member Nolubabalo "Babsie" Mcinga, who has stepped down from her position in the National Council of Provinces. Mcinga, the wife of King Dalind…

Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 15:08hrs | 1250 | by Staff reporter

Julius Malema's EFF implodes

South Africa's radical opposition party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), appears to be on a downward spiral after another high-profile member defected to ex-President Jacob Zuma's party.Dali Mpofu, an advocate and former EFF chairpers…

Published: 09 Nov 2024 at 20:43hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Zambia lifts Malema travel ban

South African opposition leader Julius Malema yesterday disclosed that he was banned from entering Zambia by then President Edgar Lungu simply because the South African opposition president was supporting President Hakainde Hichilema.Malem…

Published: 09 Nov 2024 at 20:35hrs | 2686 | by Staff reporter

Another EFF MP has called it quits

Fana Mokoena has resigned four months after he was sworn-in as an MP in the seventh parliament."He has resigned," confirmed parliament spokesperson Moloto Mothapo on Thursday.Mokoena didn't respond to several requests for comment on Wednes…

Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 15:52hrs | 1875 | by Staff reporter

Girls as young as 10-years-old are having babies in SA

Shocking statistics revealed recently that over 4,000 girls in the Eastern Cape have given birth in the past four months.The Eastern Department of Health (DOH) said 97 of these girls were aged between 10 and 14.The teenage pregnancy pandem…

Published: 18 Aug 2024 at 21:06hrs | 732 | by Staff reporter

Malema and EFF will survive

Since its inception, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has waged and survived many political battles with Julius Malema and Floyd Shivambu side by side, until last week when Shivambu dumped the EFF for the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, tr…

Published: 18 Aug 2024 at 21:03hrs | 798 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF questions Malema's political credibility

ZANU-PF Information Secretary Chris Mutsvangwa has criticized South African opposition leader Julius Malema for interfering in Zimbabwe's internal matters. Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), recently urged Zimbabwean yo…

Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 10:06hrs | 1295 | by Staff reportrer

2 more forex dealers jailed

TWO more illegal foreign currency dealers arrested by police, while changing money have been sentenced to effective terms of three months in jail.Kudakwashe Welcome Maketo (24) and Ishmael Munashe Sakonda (29) were convicted separately of …

Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:30hrs | 247 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF blasts Malema

ZANU-PF chief whip Pupurai Togarepi has slammed the leader of South Africa's opposition  Economic Freedom Fighters party, Mr Julius Malema, for attempting to incite anarchy in Zimbabwe.Togarepi described Mr Malema, whose political for…

Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:30hrs | 293 | by Staff reporter

WATCH: Mutsvangwa warns Malema and Kasukuwere

The Zanu PF National Spokesperson, Ambassador Christopher Mutsvangwa has warned both South Africa's opposition Economic Freedom Fighters leader, Julius Malema and then exiled G40 Kingpin, Saviour Kasukuwere against meddling in the revoluti…

Published: 08 Aug 2024 at 17:15hrs | 3514 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole

Malema calls on Zimbabwean youths to 'rise' against Mnangagwa

South African opposition leader Julius Malema on Monday called on young Zimbabweans to "rise against the tyranny" of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, arguing that only they can stop the Zanu-PF leader from extending his rule beyond constituti…

Published: 06 Aug 2024 at 11:20hrs | 1794 | by Staff reporter

Malema's EFF hits back at Ramaphosa

The EFF has hit back at President Cyril Ramaphosa's statement, saying he failed to address "pressing issues" they had brought up during the opening of Parliament debate.The Red Berets' response follows Ramaphosa's argument that EFF leader,…

Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 07:38hrs | 593 | by Staff reporter

Malema ally sentenced by captured court

EFF secretary-general Marshall Dlamini has been handed an 18-month suspended prison sentence by the Cape Town Regional Court for assaulting policeman Johan Carstens in Parliament back in 2019. Additionally, he was fined R6,000 or face…

Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 11:27hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter

Malema compares SA's judicary to the 'capture' Zimbabwe one

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) says it's going to challenge the Western Cape High Court's decision to suspend six members from participating in this year's State of the Nation Address (SONA).The EFF says the court's decision is undemo…

Published: 09 Feb 2024 at 07:11hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Julius Malema could be banned from entering Kenya

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei now wants the government to ban South African opposition leader Julius Malema from entering Kenya over the controversial remarks he made during his recent visit to the country.Speaking on Sunday, Cherargei sa…

Published: 14 Nov 2023 at 05:12hrs | 25 | by Staff reporter

Malema slams Ramaphosa, SADC for handling Mnangagwa with kid gloves

Julius Malema, the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), expressed strong criticism of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, as well as the African Union (AU) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC), for their per…

Published: 27 Oct 2023 at 18:43hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Malema says elections get stolen in Zimbabwe

South African opposition EFF leader Julius Malema has highlighted the Zimbabwean conundrum, saying the country is facing a "big problem", while focusing on the upcoming elections which he fears are already stolen by the army."Elections get…

Published: 05 Aug 2023 at 19:18hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter

Malema says Zimbabweans must fight for their country

South African opposition leader Julius Malema yesterday said Zimbabweans must fight to reclaim their country from "kleptocrats" in pointed criticism of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government.Malema, who is the leader of the Economic Fre…

Published: 30 Jul 2023 at 09:00hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Mangwana tells Malema to go to hell

SOUTH African opposition party, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema says Zimbabwe should undertake a cocktail of measures for a free and fair elections saying window dressing plebiscite will not win confidence of internati…

Published: 30 Jul 2023 at 08:57hrs | 32 | by Staff reporter

Malema urges BRICS leaders to boycott upcoming summit in solidarity with Putin

EFF leader Julius Malema has urged prime ministers from the BRICS nations not to attend the upcoming summit in South Africa in solidarity with Russian President Vladimir Putin.Malema was addressing a packed FNB Stadium as the party celebra…

Published: 29 Jul 2023 at 19:54hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter

Malema pledges buses to transport Zimbabweans back home to vote

One of South Africa's opposition leaders, Julius Malema, has urged Zimbabweans in that country to return home and vote, pledging that his Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party is ready to hire buses to transport them to Zimbabwe so they ca…

Published: 06 Jul 2023 at 18:48hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Julius Malema would supply weapons to Russia

The leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), South Africa's third-largest political party, has said he would "supply weapons to Russia" because Moscow is "in a war with imperialism".In an interview with the BBC in Johannesburg, Juliu…

Published: 24 May 2023 at 17:21hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Multitudes march in South Africa demanding Ramaphosa's exit

Thousands of protesters marched through South Africa's cities on Monday, calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign over the lack of jobs and electricity, as security forces guarded malls and streets to prevent any violence and looting…

Published: 21 Mar 2023 at 08:47hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

EFF shutdown knocks the rand

The JSE was lifted by rand hedges and precious metals miners on Monday, amid global jitters over recent banking crises abroad, with the rand showing some pressure. This was as the EFF pressed ahead with its planned shutdown, holding a cent…

Published: 20 Mar 2023 at 14:25hrs | 4452 | by Staff reporter

Malema in soup for fighting Ramaphosa

South African opposition party Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Sello Malema has come under fire on social media after he said President Cyril Ramaphosa will not finish his term despite being given another term by his par…

Published: 22 Dec 2022 at 08:25hrs | 301 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Malema tells South Africans to look in the mirror and 'you'll see a Zimbabwean'

Economic Freedom Fighters leader, Julius Malema says South Africans need to open their hearts and welcome people from other African countries with open arms.Malema was speaking during his party's Heritage Day rally in Manguzi, Northern Kwa…

Published: 25 Sep 2022 at 16:45hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Malema chides black South Africans for fighting Zimbabweans over crumbs

South Africa's opposition Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has chided his compatriots for fighting Zimbabweans they accuse of stealing their jobs while sparing white business owners who remain in control of the means to…

Published: 04 Sep 2022 at 19:35hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter

Malema threatens to leak video with Ramaphosa counting hard cash in a plane

Economic Freedom Fighters leader, Julius Malema, alleges that there is video depicting president Cyril Ramaphosa counting hard cash in a plane which could be leaked soon. Malema has addressed EFF supporters at the party's rally to commemor…

Published: 17 Jun 2022 at 11:03hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Malema to release Ramaphosa burglary video 'if all goes well'

EFF leader Julius Malema has threatened to release a video of President Cyril Ramaphosa's burglary after his appearance in assault case at the Randburg magistrate's court on Friday.Former spy boss Arthur Fraser laid criminal charges agains…

Published: 03 Jun 2022 at 08:20hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Malema begs Zimbabweans to forgive his country for Elvis Nyathi murder

FIREBRAND South African opposition Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has pleaded with Zimbabweans to forgive his nation over the callous murder Elvis Nyathi.Nyathi, who worked as a gardener, was stoned and torched to his…

Published: 18 Apr 2022 at 18:46hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Ramaphosa can only lose and Malema has everything to gain

As things stand, Cyril Ramaphosa has no more than six years to get South Africa on the road to shared wealth and prosperity, while Julius Malema has at least a decade to build his base and whip up the emotions of the unemployed, the homele…

Published: 24 Feb 2022 at 05:42hrs | 9 | by Ismail Lagardien

Malema now an advocate of xenophobia

Malema has double standards. He is trying to please South Africans, at the expense of Zimbabweans. At first he abhorred Xenophobia, but now he is motivating other South Africans to hate foreigners. Those employers that are foreigners, that…

Published: 21 Jan 2022 at 08:54hrs | 14 | by Njabulo

Malema more closer with Ramaphosa than Zuma

EFF leader Julius Malema says he was "never close" to former president Jacob Zuma - contrary to popular belief.Instead, Malema said during an interview on Kaya FM, he is "more close" to current head of state Cyril Ramaphosa.Malema's relati…

Published: 21 Jul 2021 at 09:56hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Malema snubs Ramaphosa meeting

The EFF will not participate in Cyril Ramaphosa non-productive meeting with political parties to rubber-stamp decisions already made. Ramaphosa meetings are a waste of time because he does not consider inputs by political parties and treat…

Published: 15 Jul 2021 at 12:44hrs | 8 | by EFF

Julius Malema is of Jewish ancestry!

THIS week's piece was supposed to scrutinise the symbiotic relationship between the Ndebele and Tonga tribes, which is believed to be backdated to more than 100 years ago.According to tradition, this centred at some sacred place in Binga w…

Published: 14 Nov 2020 at 21:25hrs | 212 | by Burzil Dube

Malema shuts down Clicks' stores

SOUTH AFRICA - One of the country's leading pharmaceutical retail giant, Clicks, is currently embroiled in a racial storm following an online advertisement it aired last Friday.The ad described African women's hair as "damaged, dry and fri…

Published: 07 Sep 2020 at 15:57hrs | 22 | by Daniel Itai

Malema threatens to impeach Ramaphosa

South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Sello Malema has called upon President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa to come clean on his dealings with a company called Bosasa or risk being impeached for being a constitutional deliquent.…

Published: 25 Jun 2019 at 14:16hrs | 11 | by Mandla Ndlovu

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