Julius malema latest news
Julius Malema is a South African politician and the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), a radical left-wing political party. Here are some of the latest news and updates about Julius Malema:
Recent News:
- EFF's plans to nationalize banks: Malema has been vocal about his party's plans to nationalize banks and other strategic sectors of the economy. In a recent interview, he stated that the EFF would expropriate banks without compensation if it comes to power.
- Land expropriation: Malema has been a key proponent of land expropriation without compensation, a policy that has been a contentious issue in South Africa. He has argued that the policy is necessary to address the country's historical injustices and to redistribute land to black South Africans.
- Coronavirus pandemic: Malema has been critical of the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, accusing it of being slow and ineffective. He has also called for the government to provide more support to small businesses and the poor.
- EFF's election performance: The EFF has been gaining popularity in recent years, and Malema has been credited with helping to boost the party's support. In the 2019 general elections, the EFF won 10.79% of the vote, making it the third-largest party in the country.
- Personal life: Malema has been involved in several controversies related to his personal life, including allegations of corruption and abuse of power. He has also been criticized for his lavish lifestyle, which has been funded by his party's donations.
Recent Quotes:
- "We are not going to apologize for our radicalism. We are not going to apologize for our commitment to the poor and the working class." (Source: News24)
- "The banks are the enemy of the people. They are the ones who are exploiting us, who are making us poor." (Source: TimesLive)
- "We are not going to compromise on our principles. We are not going to compromise on our commitment to the poor and the working class." (Source: IOL)
Recent Interviews:
- Interview with News24: Malema spoke to News24 about the EFF's plans to nationalize banks and other strategic sectors of the economy.
- Interview with TimesLive: Malema spoke to TimesLive about the EFF's stance on land expropriation and its plans to address poverty and inequality in South Africa.
- Interview with IOL: Malema spoke to IOL about the EFF's election performance and its plans for the future.
Recent Videos:
- EFF's 2020 manifesto launch: Malema launched the EFF's 2020 manifesto, which outlined the party's plans for the country's economy and society.
- EFF's response to the COVID-19 pandemic: Malema spoke to the media about the EFF's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its plans to support small businesses and the poor.
- EFF's 2019 election campaign: Malema campaigned for the EFF in the 2019 general elections, which saw the party win 10.79% of the vote.