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• Zuma’s personal ‘Superspy’ Dlomo and the information peddlers who weaponised SSA’s secrecy against itself August 30, 2026 9:36 pm Daily Maverick Finally, we thought, the truth about Operation Mayibuye – a multimillion-rand rogue operation within the State Security Agency (SSA) that was weaponised to neutralise political opposition to former President Jacob Zuma while serving as a conduit for …
• AFRIFORUM CALLS FOR JULIUS MALEMA TO FACE 18 MONTHS IN PRISON AND FOR THE EFF TO BE FINED R500,000 OVER CONTROVERSIAL LAND REMARKS August 29, 2026 11:33 am Zambian Observer AFRIFORUM CALLS FOR JULIUS MALEMA TO FACE 18 MONTHS IN PRISON AND FOR THE EFF TO BE FINED R500,000 OVER CONTROVERSIAL LAND REMARKS AS DEBATE OVER LAND REFORM AND FREE SPEECH INTENSIFIES IN SOUTH AFRICA AfriForum has renewed its campaign against EFF leader …
• Cyril Ramaphosa meets US Ambassador Brent Bozell III, South Africans question the engagement August 29, 2026 4:04 am Briefly President Cyril Ramaphosa held a formal bilateral meeting with US Ambassador Brent Bozell III at his Tshwane official residence The meeting aimed to strengthen relations between South Africa and the United States after months of diplomatic friction South …
• EFF says Didiza vote was ‘chaotic’ and ‘far from fair’ August 27, 2026 10:15 am IOL The EFF has slammed the ANC caucus for insisting on an online sitting during the motion of no confidence in National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza, claiming the online sitting wasted taxpayers’ money, was chaotic, and fell short of a credible vote. Didiza …
• Didiza survives EFF push as GNU parties close ranks August 27, 2026 7:55 am African Insider Cape Town – National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza has survived an Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) bid to remove her from office after most parties in the Government of National Unity (GNU) rejected allegations that she had failed to defend Parliament in …
• Your Thursday top stories | Danny Jordaan fraud case, 'Cat' Matlala-Mkhwanazi meeting, EFF fails to oust Didiza August 27, 2026 7:52 am Eye Witness News Grab your coffee while we dive into a daily dose of South African political and legal theatre. The Madlanga Commission heard details about an alleged meeting involving 'Cat' Matlala and KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. …
• Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma reacts after Julius Malema says Ramaphosa should’ve arrested June 30 leaders August 27, 2026 7:28 am Briefly EFF leader Julius Malema confronted President Ramaphosa in parliament on 25 August 2026 over the June 30 protests March and March leader Jacinta MaNgbese Zuma publicly questioned Malema's repeated push to have protest participants arrested Activist …
• Former Operation Dudula leader says Nhlanhla Lux was sent by the ANC to destabilise movement August 27, 2026 6:52 am Briefly Former Operation Dudula leader Zandile Dabula made the claim during an interview on Penuel Mlotshwa's podcast Dabula alleged that Nhlanhla Lux initially failed to cause damage, left the organisation, then returned asking for forgiveness She said Lux …
• Malema hits out at Didiza after failed no-confidence motion August 27, 2026 6:26 am eNCA CAPE TOWN - Being Parliament Speaker is a big responsibility, says Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema. The party tabled a motion of no confidence against National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza. The motion failed after 282 MPs voted …
• ‘She manipulates political parties’, Malema says in failed ousting attempt against Didiza August 27, 2026 6:07 am Eye Witness News National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza has survived a motion of no confidence in her leadership. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), which tabled the motion, struggled to garner the necessary support from the Government of National Unity (GNU) partners to …
• Didiza survives EFF no-confidence motion after MPs vote overwhelmingly against removal August 27, 2026 3:21 am Business Day Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn Story audio is generated using AI Speaker of the National Assembly Thoko Didiza has survived an EFF-led motion of no …
• News24 | Speaker Didiza survives EFF’s motion of no confidence August 26, 2026 11:27 pm News24 National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza survived a no confidence motion brought by EFF leader Julius Malema, with 282 votes against and 101 in favour. Malema accused Didiza of failing to defend Parliament over President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala …
• Didiza survives no-confidence vote, but questions remain over Parliament’s authority August 26, 2026 8:59 pm Daily Maverick “Ms Didiza is not fit to preside over a legislature whose role and constitutional responsibilities she is not willing to defend. She showed bias at a critical point in [our] democracy,” said EFF leader Julius Malema in support of the motion of no …
• National Assembly speaker Didiza survives motion of no-confidence August 26, 2026 8:52 pm Times LIVE Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn Story audio is generated using AI National Assembly speaker Thoko Didiza has survived a motion of no-confidence sponsored …
• Didiza survives EFF motion of no confidence, supported by DA and other parties August 26, 2026 7:46 pm IOL National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza has survived her first motion of no confidence, tabled by the EFF over allegations of bias in her handling of legal matters linked to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s impeachment inquiry. The debate and vote took place on …
• Ramaphosa vows arrests as Malema accuses police of standing by during attacks on African migrants August 26, 2026 6:27 pm Nehanda Radio South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has promised further arrests and prosecutions over violence targeting African foreign nationals after EFF leader Julius Malema accused police of allowing attacks to happen in their presence. Ramaphosa told Parliament …
• EFF bid to oust National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza soundly defeated in Parliament August 26, 2026 6:24 pm Eye Witness News The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has failed in its attempt to remove National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza from office. Earlier today, the party’s leader Julius Malema argued that she was not fit for an impartial parliamentary role because of her party …
• Thoko Didiza survives motion of no confidence as 282 Members of Parliament vote against her removal August 26, 2026 6:21 pm Briefly The National Assembly voted on a motion of no confidence against Speaker Thoko Didiza on 26 August 2026 The Economic Freedom Fighters brought the motion in June 2026, accusing Didiza of siding with President Cyril Ramaphosa During a lengthy virtual sitting …
• EFF loses bid to oust Didiza as speaker of parliament August 26, 2026 6:09 pm The Citizen (South Africa) EFF tabled the motion in June, saying the speaker failed to defend parliament in the first impeachment process against a sitting president. Julius Malema’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has failed in its bid to remove Thoko Didiza as the speaker of …
• Speaker Didiza survives EFF’s motion of no confidence August 26, 2026 6:09 pm News24 National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza (pictured) survived an EFF-led motion of no confidence on Wednesday, with MPs voting 282 to 101 against her removal over her handling of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala impeachment litigation. National …
• Tech troubles and squabbling mar parliamentary vote on motion of no confidence in Thoko Didiza August 26, 2026 5:07 pm Eye Witness News A vote on a motion of no confidence in National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza is being tripped up by technology as MPs squabble over the procedure. Today’s plenary sitting was held entirely virtually, with only Deputy Speaker Annelie Lotriet seated in the …
• Malema accuses Didiza of failing to remain impartial as Parliament Speaker August 26, 2026 2:55 pm Eye Witness News EFF President Julius Malema said National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza is not fit for the job because she’s unable to separate her political party affiliation from her impartial role as the head of Parliament. On Tuesday, Malema motivated his motion of no …
• RECORDED | Motion of no confidence against speaker Thoko Didiza August 26, 2026 12:13 pm Sowetan Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn MPs are expected to vote on a motion of no confidence against National Assembly speaker Thoko Didiza on Wednesday. The …
• DA explains why it will vote against EFF Motion of No Confidence in Thoko Didiza, SA not surprised August 26, 2026 11:56 am Briefly The Economic Freedom Fighters tabled a Motion of No Confidence in National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza Democratic Alliance Parliamentary leader George Michalakis indicated whether his party would support the motion South Africans weighed in on the DA…
• President Ramaphosa reveals police probe into possible ‘third force’ behind anti-foreigner violence August 26, 2026 11:39 am Briefly President Cyril Ramaphosa told Parliament on 25 August 2026 that security agencies were tracking possible external interference in xenophobia attacks Ramaphosa was responding to questions from EFF leader Julius Malema, who demanded arrests of key anti- …
• Malema turns the heat on Ramaphosa over anti-foreigner violence — ‘You should have locked them up’ August 26, 2026 11:13 am African Insider Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa has vowed that people responsible for violence against foreign nationals will be arrested and prosecuted, after EFF leader Julius Malema accused the government of failing to act against those driving anti-immigration …
• ‘We'll arrest them’: Ramaphosa vows action against anti-migrant violence August 26, 2026 11:06 am Cape Times President Cyril Ramaphosa says there will be arrests and charges against those responsible for violence targeting African foreign nationals, as police and security agencies investigate the instigators behind the attacks. Ramaphosa was answering oral …
• Didiza faces no-confidence motion over Ramaphosa impeachment process August 26, 2026 10:09 am IOL National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza will face her first motion of no confidence on Wednesday, with the EFF accusing her of bias in handling legal matters linked to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s impeachment inquiry. The motion was tabled in June by EFF …
• ‘There will be arrests’: Ramaphosa vows action against anti-migrant violence August 26, 2026 10:09 am IOL President Cyril Ramaphosa says there will be arrests and charges against those responsible for violence targeting African foreign nationals, as police and security agencies investigate the instigators behind the attacks. Ramaphosa was answering oral …
• Ramaphosa Vows Action On Xenophobic Violence August 26, 2026 8:56 am News Central South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has vowed to arrest and prosecute perpetrators of violence against foreign nationals. Ramaphosa gave the assurance in Parliament on Tuesday while responding to questions from EFF leader Julius Malema over recent …
• DA opposes EFF bid to oust speaker Thoko Didiza August 26, 2026 7:52 am Business Day Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn The DA will vote against the EFF’s motion of no confidence in National Assembly speaker Thoko Didiza, despite having …
• Ramaphosa vows action against perpetrators of xenophobic violence August 26, 2026 12:40 am Daily Maverick President Cyril Ramaphosa has given the assurance that the perpetrators of violence against foreign nationals will be arrested and charged. He has also insisted that South Africa has not been snubbed or isolated by other African leaders because of the …
• ‘You should have locked them up’: Malema grills Ramaphosa over anti-foreigner protests August 25, 2026 5:48 pm Briefly EFF president Julius Malema challenged Cyril Ramaphosa in Parliament on 25 August 2026 over the ongoing anti-foreigner violence Malema alleged that police were present during attacks on foreign nationals but made no arrests, suggesting possible state …
• JULIUS MALEMA’S RESURFACED NIGHTCLUB VIDEO GOES VIRAL August 24, 2026 2:13 pm Zambian Observer JULIUS MALEMA’S RESURFACED NIGHTCLUB VIDEO GOES VIRAL AS SOUTH AFRICANS DEBATE WHETHER POLITICAL LEADERS SHOULD BE JUDGED FOR THEIR PRIVATE SOCIAL LIVES OR ONLY FOR THEIR LEADERSHIP AND PERFORMANCE A resurfaced video showing EFF leader Julius Malema at a …
• EFF names Ntuthuko Mncwabe as Msunduzi mayoral candidate August 24, 2026 12:19 pm Witness Ntuthuko Mncwabe is the EFF’s mayoral candidate for Msunduzi. KwaZulu-Natal provincial secretary Vukani Ndlovu announced Mncwabe’s candidacy during the party’s Ground Forces Forum at the Pietermaritzburg City Hall on Saturday, where party leader Julius …
• In case you missed it: 100 firearms seized in Soweto | Malema challenges KZN ‘no-go areas’ | Five municipal employees arrested August 23, 2026 7:17 pm Krugersdorp News Catch up on some of the biggest stories from Sunday, 23 August 2026, that you may have missed. In the news today, police confiscated 100 firearms and ammunition during a raid on a security company in Soweto. Meanwhile, EFF leader Julius Malema said his …
• “Be warned”: Julius Malema responds to viral clubbing video of him that has resurfaced August 23, 2026 7:09 pm Briefly A resurfaced video of EFF leader Julius Malema in a nightclub with a woman went viral on social media on 22 August 2026 The clip drew thousands of reactions online, with the post attracting over 286K views within hours of circulating Malema personally …
• ‘Not even the IFP can stop me’: Malema on no-go areas in KwaZulu-Natal August 23, 2026 12:28 pm The Citizen (South Africa) EFF leader Julius Malema says his party will campaign in KwaZulu-Natal despite that province being described as a tough political terrain. He was speaking in Pietermaritzburg on Saturday, where he addressed his party’s ground forces ahead of the local …
• Malema promises free basic services for SASSA beneficiaries under EFF government August 23, 2026 9:51 am IOL EFF leader Julius Malema says that if his party is given the opportunity to govern, it will ensure SASSA beneficiaries receive free basic services, including electricity and water, and that children from poor households would not have to pay registration …
• WATCH | Malema mobilises EFF for KZN comeback August 22, 2026 5:11 pm Witness EFF leader Julius Malema has called on the party’s structures in KwaZulu-Natal to return to the ground and rebuild its support base as the party prepares for the local government elections. Malema was speaking at the EFF Msunduzi Ground Forces Forum at …
• WATCH | Malema expected to outline EFF revival strategy in Pietermaritzburg August 22, 2026 2:06 pm Krugersdorp News Home/News/KZN/WATCH | Malema expected to outline EFF revival strategy in Pietermaritzburg KZNNewsPietermaritzburgPolitics 56 seconds ago Andiswa Mchunu 1 minute read The EFF uMsunduzi Ground Forces Forum is expected to get under way within the …
• Activist Tumi Sole’s political U-turn may not see him ‘return to the EFF’ August 22, 2026 7:24 am The Citizen (South Africa) It was only in May that Sole was put forward by ActionSA as its candidate for MMC of Development Planning in Johannesburg. Legal practitioner and popular social activist Tumi Sole has ditched his political ambitions through ActionSA and is heading back to …
• Activist Tumi Sole’s political U-turn may not see him ‘return to the EFF’ August 22, 2026 6:50 am The Citizen (South Africa) It was only in May that Sole was put forward by ActionSA as its candidate for MMC of Development Planning in Johannesburg. Legal practitioner and popular social activist Tumi Sole has ditched his political ambitions through ActionSA and is heading back to …
• Mbuyiseni Ndlozi celebrates podcast milestone, Mzansi credits Julius Malema August 19, 2026 6:23 am Briefly Mbuyiseni Ndlozi went on social media to celebrate his African Renaissance Podcast reaching 100,000 subscribers The milestone came weeks after another podcaster publicly criticised Ndlozi's platform over its low viewership Mzansi reacted with mixed …
• AfriForum files contempt of court application against EFF and Julius Malema August 17, 2026 5:25 am IOL Controversial lobby group AfriForum has filed a contempt of court application in the High Court in Pretoria against the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and its leader, Julius Malema, over alleged breaches of a 2017 court order prohibiting calls for the …
• AfriForum seeks contempt ruling against Malema over land calls August 17, 2026 5:12 am The Citizen (South Africa) AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel said a court order is not a recommendation that can be obeyed as the recipient sees fit AfriForum has filed a contempt of court complaint against the EFF and the party’s leader, Julius Malema. It calls for the party to be fined …
• In case you missed it: Congolese arrested at SADC summit | AfriForum targets Malema | Prison warden nabbed for drunk driving August 16, 2026 6:55 pm Alberton Record Catch up on the biggest stories this Sunday, 16 August 2026, in our simple daily news update. News today includes the arrest of two Congolese nationals after their identities allegedly failed to match their accreditation details for the SADC Summit. …
• Fresh face, bold policies — EFF’s Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng outlines her vision for Joburg August 16, 2026 6:35 pm Daily Maverick The EFF’s mayoral candidate for Johannesburg, clinician, author and former UN special rapporteur for the right to health, Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng, is gunning for a 51% majority in the hopes of avoiding a political coalition. Mofokeng is a fresh choice in a …
• AfriForum files contempt of court application against Malema and EFF over land occupation calls August 16, 2026 2:26 pm Briefly AfriForum has approached the High Court in Pretoria to take action against the Economic Freedom Fighters and Julius Malema The application follows renewed calls by the EFF and Malema for illegal land occupation, despite a 2017 court order prohibiting such …
• AfriForum takes EFF; Malema to court over land occupation calls August 16, 2026 11:29 am Jacaranda FM AfriForum has filed a contempt of court application in the High Court in Pretoria against the EFF and party leader Julius Malema. X: EFFSouth Africa The application follows renewed calls by Malema and the EFF for the occupation of land without the …
• AfriForum takes EFF, Malema to court over contempt, seeks R500 000 fine and jail term August 16, 2026 9:57 am IOL Controversial lobby group AfriForum has filed a contempt of court application in the High Court in Pretoria against the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and its leader, Julius Malema, over alleged breaches of a 2017 court order prohibiting calls for the …
• AfriForum want Malema held in contempt of court over Stellenbosch land comments August 16, 2026 9:14 am Fourways Review AfriForum was granted an interdict against Malema in 2017 prohibiting him from making calls for land occupation. AfriForum are calling for Julius Malema to be held in contempt of court for recent comments he made encouraging the occupation of land in …
• Fred Khumalo | Land justice demands the rule of law, not Malema’s anarchic populism August 16, 2026 6:38 am News24 With the Madlanga Commission seemingly interested in investigating him, EFF leader Julius Malema has pulled out the Land Question scarecrow, writes the author. Zwelethemba Kostile/RSA Parliament Be among those who shape the future with knowledge. …
• Toilet tenders: Former Malema driver rakes in millions after Ekurhuleni payday August 16, 2026 4:25 am News24 Julius Malema and Collins Foromo arriving at the Serobi Maja Centre at Ga-Maja village, Limpopo Graphic: Sharlene Rood/News24. Images: Mpho Kabasia Mafole/Facebook; EFF/Instagram Be among those who shape the future with knowledge. Uncover …
• Julius Malema praises Cyril Ramaphosa’s SADC address, EFF leader backs call for African unity August 15, 2026 10:12 am Briefly Julius Malema broke from his usual opposition stance to publicly back President Cyril Ramaphosa's address at a summit in Durban The Economic Freedom Fighters leader weighed in on Ramaphosa's speech at the 46th Southern African Development Community …
• Malema rallies EFF supporters behind Mkhaliphi for eThekwini August 15, 2026 9:12 am East Coast Radio Malema described Mkhaliphi as an experienced and educated EFF member who is ready to lead the metro. Gaopalelwe Phalaetsile The EFF says under its leadership the eThekwini Municipality will champion service delivery and ensure that communities are well …
• EFF wants Ad Hoc Committee report to show ‘collective’ decision not to call General Khan August 14, 2026 5:18 pm Briefly The Economic Freedom Fighters has formally requested that the Ad Hoc Committee report reflect why Major General Feroz Khan was not called The uMkhonto weSizwe Party pushed back against the EFF's stance, and wanted the report to indicate that it …
• EFF disappointed as ConCourt rejects bid to fast-track Ramaphosa impeachment appeal August 14, 2026 4:07 am Briefly The Constitutional Court dismissed an urgent application to overturn the suspension of Parliament's Section 89 Impeachment Committee hearings The ATM led the bid, with the EFF, MK Party and UAT joining the challenge against the interim interdict …
• Nota Baloyi calls Julius Malema an ‘idiot’ over Swahili language proposal August 13, 2026 4:01 am Briefly Nota Baloyi fired a one-word insult at EFF leader Julius Malema after the politician pushed for Kiswahili to become Africa's universal language Malema's Pan-African proposal advocates replacing colonial European languages with Swahili to foster …
• EFF Leader Julius Malema to Face Prosecution for Crimen Injuria Over School Rape Allegations August 12, 2026 10:02 pm Zambian Observer EFF Leader Julius Malema to Face Prosecution for Crimen Injuria Over School Rape Allegations Julius Malema is set to face prosecution for crimen injuria after the NPA accepted AfriForum’s representations regarding his claims that a former school principal …
• OLIVER METH | Can Malema’s EFF win back a generation? August 12, 2026 2:56 am Sunday Times Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn Julius Malema has a problem, and the November 4 local government elections may expose it more clearly than any speech, …
• AfriForum wins NPA backing to prosecute Malema over ‘child rapist’ claim in Cwecwe case August 11, 2026 9:27 am IOL AfriForum’s Private Prosecution Unit has succeeded in persuading the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to prosecute EFF leader Julius Malema for crimen injuria after he allegedly branded former Bergview College principal Jaco Pieterse a “serial child …
• Julius Malema faces prosecution for 'child rapist' claim in Cwecwe case August 11, 2026 8:12 am Weekend Argus AfriForum’s Private Prosecution Unit has succeeded in persuading the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to prosecute EFF leader Julius Malema for crimen injuria after he allegedly branded former Bergview College principal Jaco Pieterse a “serial child …
• EDITORIAL | Julius Malema’s troubling bully theatrics towards the judiciary August 11, 2026 3:41 am Business Day Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn At the outset we must express our condolences to EFF leader Julius Malema for the loss of his grandfather, Rufus, a week …
• Malema faces crimen injuria charge over ‘rapist’ claim August 9, 2026 4:55 pm African Insider Johannesburg – EFF leader Julius Malema is set to face criminal prosecution after the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) agreed to prosecute him for allegedly falsely accusing a former school principal of rape, AfriForum’s Private Prosecution Unit said …
• AfriForum convinces NPA to pursue prosecution of Malema over Cwecwe accusations August 9, 2026 3:37 pm The Citizen (South Africa) AfriForum want EFF leader Julius Malema prosecuted for crimen injuria for 'rapist' remarks made against former Bergview College principal Jaco Pieterse. AfriForum has received confirmation that a prosecution of Julius Malema can be enrolled in the …
• NPA to prosecute Julius Malema over Bergview principal rape claims August 9, 2026 2:03 pm Polokwane Review & Polokwane Observer EFF leader Julius Malema is set to face a criminal charge of crimen injuria after the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) instructed the chief prosecutor at the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court to initiate proceedings against him. The decision follows …
• Malema to face prosecution over alleged crimen injuria remarks August 9, 2026 1:23 pm The South African Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema will face criminal prosecution after AfriForum’s Private Prosecution Unit persuaded the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to proceed with a crimen injuria case against him. The case relates to …
• Taxpayer costs soar to R1.2m for policing during Malema's sentencing August 9, 2026 1:12 pm IOL A whopping R1.2m — that is what taxpayers paid for policing in KuGompo City over the two days Julius Malema was sentenced to five years in prison for firing a rifle at an EFF rally. Police even brought in officers from other provinces. The figure was …
• Julius Malema to face criminal prosecution for calling school principal a rapist August 9, 2026 12:03 pm Briefly AfriForum's Private Prosecution Unit convinced the NPA to prosecute EFF leader Julius Malema for crimen injuria Malema made the false rape allegation against former Bergview College principal Jaco Pieterse at a public event in April 2025 The NPA had …
• Malema to face prosecution over EC school principal rape allegation August 9, 2026 11:18 am Times LIVE Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn EFF leader Julius Malema is set to face prosecution for crimen injuria after the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) …
• Taxpayers bear R1.2m cost for police presence during Malema's sentencing August 9, 2026 6:12 am IOL A whopping R1.2m — that is what taxpayers paid for policing in KuGompo City over the two days Julius Malema was sentenced to five years in prison for firing a rifle at an EFF rally. Police even brought in officers from other provinces. The figure was …
• Malema accused principal of rape. Now he faces prosecution August 9, 2026 4:43 am News24 EFF leader Julius Malema is set to face criminal prosecution after allegedly falsely accusing Eastern Cape school principal Jaco Pieterse of raping a pupil. Frennie Shivambu/Gallo Images via Getty Images Be among those who shape the future with …
• Sizwe Dhlomo plays it cool as Malema reacts to Mashaba vote hint: 'You’re my brother!' August 8, 2026 2:54 pm Briefly Sizwe Dhlomo hinted on X that ActionSA's Herman Mashaba is his preferred candidate ahead of the 2026 local government elections EFF president Julius Malema reacted with visible shock after the veteran broadcaster's reply surfaced on X Sizwe …
• ‘I don’t want no smoke’: MacG refuses to feud with Julius Malema after blistering attack August 8, 2026 4:49 am African Insider Cape Town – Popular podcaster MacGyver “MacG” Mukwevho says he has no intention of engaging in a public feud with Julius Malema after the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader launched a blistering attack on him during a recent press briefing. Malema …
• Sizwe Dhlomo reveals who he will vote for in Joburg, Julius Malema stunned August 8, 2026 1:16 am Briefly Sizwe Dhlomo dropped a surprising hint about who he plans to vote for in the upcoming November 2026 local government elections The broadcaster's response stunned followers, including a notable EFF leader who reacted in the comments Mzansi weighed in on …
• Parliamentary decorum at stake: ANC criticises EFF leader Julius Malema August 7, 2026 11:28 am IOL The African National Congress (ANC) Parliamentary Caucus has condemned what it described as Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema’s conduct during virtual proceedings of Parliament’s Section 89 Impeachment Committee, saying Members of …
• ‘Flip-flop Juju, that’s what he does’: MacG responds to Malema attacks August 7, 2026 9:44 am The Citizen (South Africa) Malema has accused MacG of leading a political party. Popular podcaster MacGyver “MacG” Mukwevho says he will not fight back against EFF leader Julius Malema. This comes after Malema accused MacG and his co-hosts of entering the political space and …
• MacG reveals why Julius Malema attacked 'Podcast and Chill': "He loved us" August 6, 2026 10:55 pm Briefly MacG addressed Julius Malema's public attack on Podcast and Chill during a recent episode that aired on 6 August 2026 The EFF leader had slammed the podcast at a press briefing on 30 July 2026, accusing MacG of depoliticising South African youth MacG …
• AFRIFORUM EXPLAINS WHY IT BELIEVES JULIUS MALEMA SHOULD GO TO JAIL IF HE IS FOUND GUILTY OF IGNORING A COURT ORDER August 6, 2026 8:53 pm Zambian Observer AFRIFORUM EXPLAINS WHY IT BELIEVES JULIUS MALEMA SHOULD GO TO JAIL IF HE IS FOUND GUILTY OF IGNORING A COURT ORDER AfriForum says its legal action against EFF leader Julius Malema is about ensuring that court orders are respected and enforced equally, …
• AFRIFORUM GIVES STRONG WARNING TO JULIUS MALEMA AND THE EFF, VOWS TO FIGHT LAND EXPROPRIATION IN COURT AS HIGH-STAKES LEGAL BATTLE OVER SOUTH AFRICA’S PROPERTY RIGHTS INTENSIFIES August 5, 2026 1:35 pm Zambian Observer AFRIFORUM GIVES STRONG WARNING TO JULIUS MALEMA AND THE EFF, VOWS TO FIGHT LAND EXPROPRIATION IN COURT AS HIGH-STAKES LEGAL BATTLE OVER SOUTH AFRICA’S PROPERTY RIGHTS INTENSIFIES AfriForum has warned that it will continue challenging South Africa’s …
• AfriForum taking Julius Malema to court over alleged illegal land occupation incitement August 5, 2026 10:30 am Briefly AfriForum Chief Executive Officer Kallie Kriel announced that the group is preparing to take court action against Julius Malema AfriForum also has a parallel High Court challenge in Cape Town against key sections of the 2024 Expropriation Act Kriel noted …
• Rasta The Artist pays tribute to Julius Malema's grandfather with special portrait August 4, 2026 8:07 pm Briefly Rasta The Artist painted a portrait of Papa Ishe Rufus Popies Malema, who died on 27 July 2026 at age 94 The controversial painter revealed that Julius Malema's children helped him complete the tribute portrait Rasta shared the post on X, tagging the …
• Julius malema is caught in the ropes again after civil society groups have taken to court demanding his removal from parliament’s Judicial Services Commission (JSC) August 4, 2026 8:29 am Zambian Observer Julius malema is caught in the ropes again after civil society groups have taken to court demanding his removal from parliament’s Judicial Services Commission (JSC). EFF Leader, Julius Malema, has found himself in yet another battle, but this time, it is …
• Ntsiki Mazwai fires back at Julius Malema with fiery X post after EFF briefing comments August 4, 2026 12:44 am Briefly Julius Malema made remarks about podcaster Ntsiki Mazwai at an EFF press briefing in Sandton on 31 July, after a journalist raised her mayoral bid Mazwai is contesting the mayorship of the City of Johannesburg for the Land Party ahead of the 4 November …
• "Malema is not at peace": Man criticises Julius Malema over Madlanga Commission remarks, SA supports August 4, 2026 12:15 am Briefly A South African TikToker publicly challenged Julius Malema following a recent press conference about the Madlanga Commission The creator argued that Malema's pre-written speeches and defensive posture revealed apprehension rather than the confidence of …
• ‘I support my children financially,’ Penuel responds to Julius Malema’s criticism August 3, 2026 11:57 am The Citizen (South Africa) Penuel responds after Malema's criticism at EFF press conference. Podcaster Penuel Mlotshwa, popularly known as Penuel The Black Pen, has responded after Julius Malema publicly questioned his influence and role as a father during a recent EFF press …
• JULIUS MALEMA WEARS JEWISH PRAYER SHAWL AND KIPPAH AT HIS GRANDFATHER’S FUNERAL, SPARKING WIDESPREAD CURIOSITY ABOUT HIS FAMILY’S HERITAGE August 3, 2026 12:43 am Zambian Observer JULIUS MALEMA WEARS JEWISH PRAYER SHAWL AND KIPPAH AT HIS GRANDFATHER’S FUNERAL, SPARKING WIDESPREAD CURIOSITY ABOUT HIS FAMILY’S HERITAGE EFF leader Julius Malema drew attention during the funeral service of his grandfather, Papa Ishe Rufus Popies Malema …
• JULIUS MALEMA SINGS “KILL THE BOER, KILL THE FARMER” AS HE PAYS AN EMOTIONAL FAREWELL TO HIS LATE FATHER, PAPA ISHE RUFUS POPIES MALEMA, DURING A FUNERAL ATTENDED BY EFF LEADERS AND SUPPORTERS August 1, 2026 7:36 pm Zambian Observer 🚨 JULIUS MALEMA SINGS “KILL THE BOER, KILL THE FARMER” AS HE PAYS AN EMOTIONAL FAREWELL TO HIS LATE FATHER, PAPA ISHE RUFUS POPIES MALEMA, DURING A FUNERAL ATTENDED BY EFF LEADERS AND SUPPORTERS EFF President Julius Malema delivered an emotional farewell …
• EFF leader Julius Malema trolls Ntsiki Mazwai at EFF presser August 1, 2026 4:29 pm Briefly Julius Malema held an EFF press briefing at the Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel in Sandton on Thursday, 31 July Malema was asked about podcasters entering politics after Ntsiki Mazwai announced her mayoral bid for the City of Joburg The EFF leader also took a …
• EFF PRESIDENT JULIUS MALEMA SAYS SOUTH AFRICA DOES NOT WANT ILLEGAL FOREIGNERS BUT WANTS THEM TO BE LEGALISED, CALLING FOR PROPER DOCUMENTATION INSTEAD OF MASS DEPORTATIONS August 1, 2026 2:21 pm Zambian Observer EFF PRESIDENT JULIUS MALEMA SAYS SOUTH AFRICA DOES NOT WANT ILLEGAL FOREIGNERS BUT WANTS THEM TO BE LEGALISED, CALLING FOR PROPER DOCUMENTATION INSTEAD OF MASS DEPORTATIONS EFF President Julius Malema has once again weighed in on South Africa’s immigration …
• JULIUS MALEMA SAYS HIS GRANDFATHER TOLD HIM HE IS ZIMBABWEAN, DECLARES “BEAT ME IF YOU CAN” AMID ATTACKS OVER HIS SUPPORT FOR AFRICAN MIGRANTS August 1, 2026 6:58 am Zambian Observer JULIUS MALEMA SAYS HIS GRANDFATHER TOLD HIM HE IS ZIMBABWEAN, DECLARES “BEAT ME IF YOU CAN” AMID ATTACKS OVER HIS SUPPORT FOR AFRICAN MIGRANTS EFF leader Julius Malema has reignited debate over immigration and African unity after revealing that his …
• JULIUS MALEMA CHALLENGES MARCH AND MARCH MOVEMENT, SAYS “BEAT ME IF YOU CAN” AS HE ACCUSES THE GROUP OF AFROPHOBIA, TRIBALISM AND TARGETING AFRICAN MIGRANTS July 31, 2026 7:41 pm Zambian Observer JULIUS MALEMA CHALLENGES MARCH AND MARCH MOVEMENT, SAYS “BEAT ME IF YOU CAN” AS HE ACCUSES THE GROUP OF AFROPHOBIA, TRIBALISM AND TARGETING AFRICAN MIGRANTS EFF leader Julius Malema has launched a fresh attack on the anti-illegal immigration movement March …
• Julius Malema criticises MacG's Podcast for depoliticising South Africa's youth July 31, 2026 5:30 pm IOL EFF leader Julius Malema has sparked fresh debate over the influence of digital media after criticising MacGyver 'MacG' Mukwevho and his hugely popular Podcast and Chill. Speaking during a recent address, Malema argued that one of South Africa' …
• Julius Malema’s face-to-face clash with MacG resurfaces amid new drama July 31, 2026 4:02 pm Briefly A resurfaced clip shows Julius Malema telling MacG directly that the government should fund and control platforms like Podcast and Chill Malema made fresh headlines on 30 July 2026 after calling MacG's show a political tool designed to depoliticise …
• Sizwe Dhlomo reacts as Julius Malema slams 'Podcast and Chill', Mzansi weighs in July 31, 2026 3:25 pm Briefly Sizwe Dhlomo's playful response to Julius Malema's comments on Podcast and Chill caught the attention of X users Malema claimed Podcast and Chill is designed to depoliticise young people and promote alcohol consumption X users were divided, with …
• In case you missed it | Julius Malema in his element July 31, 2026 8:44 am Sunday World EFF leader Julius Malema held a press briefing in Sandton following the party's local government elections manifesto launch and anniversary celebration in Thohoyandou last weekend. Beaming with confidence and in high spirit as the November 4 municipal …
• MacG's Podcast and Chill Network responds to Julius Malema's criticism with satirical video July 31, 2026 8:22 am Briefly EFF leader Julius Malema called MacG's Podcast and Chill a political tool designed to pull young South Africans away from political consciousness Podcast and Chill Network hit back with a satirical video mixing studio footage with nighttime event clips …
• Julius Malema blasts MacG in viral video: "He think he's special" July 31, 2026 7:37 am Briefly Julius Malema fired shots at MacG's Podcast and Chill during an EFF press briefing in Sandton on Thursday, 30 July 2026 The EFF leader accused MacG of making alcohol fashionable and encouraging young people to speak carelessly about Black issues Mzansi …
• Podcaster responds to Julius Malema over child maintenance claims: "I once believed in" July 31, 2026 12:57 am Briefly Julius Malema called out podcaster Penuel Mlotshwa over unpaid maintenance at an EFF press briefing in Sandton on 30 July 2026 Penuel Mlotshwa fired back publicly, saying Malema weaponised his personal struggles and vulnerability about his children Mzansi …