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 18, 2026
Far Right
EFF leader whose party is reported to be collapsing, losing relevance in national politics.
ActionSA and FF+ welcome the EFF's decline, viewing Malema's radical land expropriation stance as dangerous and now marginalized.
Jun 18, 2026
Lean Right
Malema threatens to pull EFF support for the GNU if land reform delays continue.
The DA views him as a dangerous populist whose influence on Ramaphosa threatens economic stability.
Jun 18, 2026
Center
EFF pushing for accelerated land expropriation without compensation through parliamentary motions.
Centre sees his rhetoric as undermining investment confidence and property rights.
Jun 18, 2026
Lean Left
Malema is stoking anger at GNU rallies, calling the ANC sellouts for sharing power with the DA and IFP.
ANC strategists dismiss his attacks as opportunistic populism aimed at winning back disillusioned ANC voters.
Jun 17, 2026
Far Right
The EFF leader continues to push for radical land seizure without compensation and nationalization of industries.
Deeply feared and reviled by ActionSA/FF+ as a dangerous socialist whose policies would destroy property rights and economic stability.
Jun 17, 2026
Lean Right
Malema is mobilising EFF supporters against the GNU, calling it a 'sellout' coalition with whites.
DA voters view him as the chief demagogue undermining governance through race-baiting and populist land grabs.
Jun 17, 2026
Center
EFF leader Malema is rallying for nationwide protests against the 'sellout' GNU, accusing the ANC of betraying radical economic transformation.
The centre strongly criticises Malema's disruptive approach and land occupation campaigns, viewing them as threats to investment and rule of law.
Jun 17, 2026
Lean Left
Malema leads an EFF march to Parliament demanding immediate land seizures.
ANC dismisses his call as reckless populism that risks investment, though some cadres sympathise with the urgency.
Jun 15, 2026
Far Right
Continues push for radical land expropriation without compensation.
FF+ condemns his rhetoric as a threat to property rights and social stability, reinforcing the need for strong opposition.
Jun 15, 2026
Lean Right
EFF leader celebrating the Expropriation Bill's passage and calling for accelerated land grabs.
Seen as a dangerous populist threatening constitutional order and economic stability.