Julius Malema is a South African politician and the founder and leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) political party.
He was born on March 3, 1981, in Seshego, Limpopo, South Africa.
Malema began his political career as a member of the African National Congress (ANC) Youth League, where he rose to prominence as its president from 2008 to 2012.
During his tenure, he was known for his fiery rhetoric and controversial statements, which often put him at odds with the ANC leadership.
In 2013, Malema was expelled from the ANC for bringing the party into disrepute and sowing division within its ranks.
He then went on to form the EFF, a far-left political party that advocates for economic freedom, land expropriation without compensation and the nationalization of key industries.
Malema has been a vocal critic of the South African government’s handling of issues such as corruption, unemployment and inequality.
He has also been involved in several high-profile controversies, including allegations of corruption and hate speech.
Despite his controversial reputation, Malema remains a prominent figure in South African politics and has a significant following among young people and those disillusioned with the ANC.
Julius Malema parents
Malema was raised by his grandmother, Sarah Malema, after his mother, Florah Malema, passed away when he was just nine years old.
Malema’s father is not well-known, and there is limited information available about him.
However, it is known that his father was a domestic worker and that he left the family when the politician was still young.
Despite the challenges he faced growing up, Malema went on to become a prominent political figure in South Africa.
He rose to prominence as the leader of the African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) and later founded his own political party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), in 2013.
Julius Malema wife
Malema is married to Mantwa Matlala Malema, whom he wed in a traditional ceremony in 2014.
Matlala is a private person and not much is known about her personal life.
She has largely stayed out of the public eye and has not been involved in her husband’s political career.
However, it is known that she is a businesswoman and runs her own construction company.
The couple has two sons together, Munzhedzi and Kopano.
They have been married for almost a decade and have kept their relationship relatively private.
Despite being married to one of the most controversial and outspoken politicians in South Africa, Matlala has maintained a low profile and has not been involved in any political controversies.
Today is officially 5 years and still going strong. The beauty of making your girlfriend a wife, love you, Mama of the boys. She's perfect and married madness; we thank you for being brave, my friend. ❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/6r3CRw4MKa
— Julius Sello Malema (@Julius_S_Malema) December 26, 2019
