Julius Malema
Julius Sello Malema is a South African politician. He is the founder and leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), a communist and black nationalist political party since 2013. Before founding the EFF, he served as president of the African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) from 2008 until his expulsion from the party in 2012.
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Jun 26, 2026
Lean Left
EFF leader accuses ANC of selling out to the DA, demands radical expropriation without compensation.
ANC sees him as a populist destabilizer whose uncompromising stance undermines coalition unity and pragmatism.
Jun 25, 2026
Far Right
EFF leader pushing for accelerated land expropriation and nationalisation of mines.
Viewed as the key threat to property rights and economic stability; ActionSA/FF+ rally against his influence over the ANC.
Jun 25, 2026
Lean Right
Malema is demanding that the ANC drop the DA from the GNU and adopt full EFF policy on land and banks.
DA strategists see Malema as the primary agitator trying to collapse the coalition for his own political gain.
Jun 25, 2026
Center
Malema used a parliamentary debate to accuse the GNU of ‘selling out’ land reform to white capital
Centre observers view his rhetoric as polarizing and unhelpful, though they acknowledge his ability to tap into genuine frustration
Jun 25, 2026
Lean Left
Malema leads a march to Parliament demanding the ANC expropriate land without compensation immediately.
The ANC sees Malema's rhetoric as a populist threat that pressures the party to deliver faster on land reform or lose radical support.
Jun 23, 2026
Far Right
The EFF continues to push for land expropriation without compensation, a key coalition demand that remains in the news.
ActionSA/FF+ strongly oppose his radical policies as a threat to property rights and economic stability, seeing him as an enabler of ANC corruption.
Jun 23, 2026
Lean Right
EFF leader pushes land expropriation without compensation, sparking investor confidence warnings.
Fiercely opposed by DA as a threat to property rights and economic stability.
Jun 23, 2026
Center
Malema is rallying EFF support for faster land reform and opposing any deal that protects existing property owners.
Centre analysts view Malema's rhetoric as polarizing and counterproductive, advocating policies that could deter investment.
Jun 23, 2026
Lean Left
Malema is rallying EFF supporters against the GNU, accusing the ANC of abandoning radical economic transformation.
The ANC sees Malema as a populist threat that undermines the coalition stability and siphons left-wing votes.
Jun 22, 2026
Lean Right
Malema is using the land bill to push for expropriation without compensation, winning ANC support.
DA views Malema as a dangerous populist whose policies will destroy the economy and security of tenure.