Julius Malema

ModernPoliticianSouth Africa1981 — ?

EFF firebrand, expelled ANC youth leader.

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Quick Facts

Born

1981

Country

South Africa

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)37

Political (20%)29

Influence (20%)56

Legacy (20%)42

Leadership (15%)35

Strategy (15%)45

Total Score42.1

Julius Malema — Complete Timeline

2011 AD

Convicted of hate speech for 'Dubula iBhunu' songPolitical Action

The South African Equality Court found Malema guilty of hate speech for repeatedly singing the anti-apartheid struggle song 'Dubula iBhunu' (Shoot the Boer). The court ruled the song constituted hate speech against white South Africans, ordering him to stop.

Hate SpeechLegal CaseRace Relations

Impact: nationaldestructive

2012 AD

Expelled from African National Congress Youth LeaguePolitical Action◆ Major

Julius Malema was expelled from the ANC Youth League after being found guilty of bringing the party into disrepute. The expulsion followed his public criticism of President Jacob Zuma and his calls for nationalization of mines, ending his rise within the ANC.

ANCExpulsionSouth African Politics

Impact: nationaldestructive

2013 AD

Founded the Economic Freedom FightersPolitical Action◆ Major

After his expulsion from the ANC, Malema founded the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), a left-wing political party advocating for land expropriation without compensation and nationalization of mines. The party quickly gained support, becoming the third-largest in South Africa.

EFFPolitical PartyLand Reform

Impact: nationalconstructive

2018 AD

Charged with corruption related to government contractsPolitical Action

Malema was charged with corruption and money laundering for allegedly benefiting from government contracts awarded to a company linked to him. The case involved a R52 million tender for a Limpopo road project, though he maintained his innocence.

CorruptionLegal CaseContracts

Impact: nationaldestructive