28-05-2025
- Politics
- The South African
Julius Malema: The unbreakable politician FINALLY held accountable?
After years of controversy, defiance, and avoiding consequences, Julius Malema faces a public apology. Is this a new era for accountability in South African politics, or just a one-off?
THEE Sama Sambit, a contributor on Rob Hersov's Truth Report News YouTube channel, delves deeper in the video below:
THEE Sama Sambit has emerged as one of the most conservative voices in South Africa.
Relaxed against his trademark throw pillow, Sama calls out the ills of South African society.
The content creator, whose real name remains anonymous, has criticised the chaotic South African education sector, unruly youngsters, and hypocritical behaviour by celebrities, politicians, and the black community.
With nearly 50 000 subscribers on his YouTube channel, he has garnered a significant following for his thought-provoking commentary and analysis.
Julius Malema's political journey began remarkably early.
He joined the African National Congress (ANC) Youth League at the age of nine, reportedly tasked with removing National Party posters.
His rise through the ranks was rapid, eventually becoming president of the ANC Youth League in 2008.
Before becoming one of former President Jacob Zuma's harshest critics, Malema was a staunch supporter.
He famously said he was 'prepared to kill for Zuma' in 2008.
Their relationship soured in later years, with Julius Malema eventually leading calls for Zuma's resignation over corruption scandals.
In 2012, Malema was expelled from the ANC for sowing division and bringing the party into disrepute.
This led to the founding of the EFF in 2013 – a move that drastically reshaped South Africa's political landscape by creating a vocal, leftist opposition force advocating for land expropriation and economic justice.
Despite public scrutiny of his academic credentials in the past, Julius Malema has steadily pursued higher education.
He holds a BA in Communications and African Languages and later completed an Honours and then a Master's degree in Philosophy through the University of South Africa (UNISA).
Malema has been involved in several legal challenges, including charges related to hate speech and corruption.
Despite this, he's remained a resilient political figure.
Interestingly, his distinctive red beret and EFF regalia have also made him a fashion icon of sorts, often drawing as much attention as his rhetoric.
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