Julius Malema Biography, Wikipedia, Net Worth, Wife, Parents, Age, Children

Julius Malema is a South African politician and activist who is a Member of Parliament and the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Economic Freedom Fighters, a South African political party, which he founded in July 2013. He previously served as President of the African National Congress Youth League from 2008 to 2012. Malema was a member of the African National Congress (ANC) from the age of nine until his expulsion from the party in April 2012 at the age of thirty-one.

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Julius Malema

Full Name:	Julius Sello Malema
Age:	41 years
Date of Birth:	3 March 1981
Nationality:	South African
Height:	1.83m
Wife:	Mantwa Matlala
Occupation:	Politician, Activist
Net Worth:	$3 million

Julius Malema Biography

Julius Sello Malema (born 3 March 1981) is a South African politician and activist who is a Member of Parliament and the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, a left-wing party which he founded in 2013. He served as President of the African National Congress Youth League from 2008 to 2012. Malema was a member of the African National Congress (ANC) from the age of nine until his expulsion from the party in April 2012 at the age of thirty-one. Julius rose to prominence as a supporter of ANC president, and later President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma. He was described by both Zuma and the Premier of Limpopo Province, Cassel Mathale, as the “future leader” of South Africa. Less favourable portraits paint him as a “reckless populist” with the potential to destabilise South Africa and to spark racial conflict.

Julius Malema Early Life

Malema, a Mopedi, was born and grew up in Seshego near Polokwane, Transvaal Province now known as Limpopo. His mother was a domestic worker and a single parent. He joined the African National Congress’ Masupatsela at the age of nine or ten. His main task at the time was to remove National Party posters.

Julius Malema Education

Malema graduated from Mohlakaneng High School, Seshego, Limpopo. In 2010, he completed a two-year diploma in youth development through the University of South Africa (UNISA). In 2011, he enrolled at UNISA for a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and African Languages, and graduated in March 2016. In 2017, he obtained a BA (Honours) in Philosophy from UNISA. He is currently Studying for a Master’s degree at the University of the Witwatersrand.

Julius Malema Career

Malema was elected a chairman of the Youth League branch in Seshego and the regional chairman in 1995. In 1997 he became the chairman of the Congress of South African Students (COSAS) for the Limpopo province, and was elected as the national president of that organisation in 2001. In 2002, Malema led a COSAS march by school pupils, through Johannesburg; the march was marked by incidents of violence and looting.

Election as leader of ANC Youth League

Malema was elected as the president of the ANC Youth League in April 2008, receiving 1,833 votes to Saki Mofokeng’s 1,696 votes. The election – and the conference – were characterized by intimidation, fraud which Malema later described as “unbecoming conduct”.

During the April 2009 presidential elections, Malema gathered support for Zuma, in which Malema said: “We are prepared to take up arms and kill for Zuma”. His statement was condemned from politicians and South Africans alike, while opposition parties questioned why Zuma did not reprimand Malema.

Malema was later re-elected unopposed for a second term on 17 June 2011 at Gallagher Estate in Midrand when Lebogang Maile, the only opposing nominee, declined the nomination.

Malema was elected a chairman of the Youth League branch in Seshego and the regional chairman in 1995. In 1997 he became the chairman of the Congress of South African Students (COSAS) for the Limpopo province, and was elected as the national president of that organisation in 2001. In 2002, Malema led a COSAS march by school pupils, through Johannesburg; the march was marked by incidents of violence and looting.

Election as leader of ANC Youth League

Malema was elected as the president of the ANC Youth League in April 2008, receiving 1,833 votes to Saki Mofokeng’s 1,696 votes. The election – and the conference – were characterized by intimidation, fraud[32] which Malema later described as “unbecoming conduct”.

During the April 2009 presidential elections, Malema gathered support for Zuma, in which Malema said: “We are prepared to take up arms and kill for Zuma”. His statement was condemned from politicians and South Africans alike, while opposition parties questioned why Zuma did not reprimand Malema.

Malema was later re-elected unopposed for a second term on 17 June 2011 at Gallagher Estate in Midrand when Lebogang Maile, the only opposing nominee, declined the nomination.

Julius Malema Wife

Malema is known for his oratory skills.He married his long-time girlfriend in a private ceremony under heavy security in his hometown Seshego in 2014. Their first son Munzhedzi was born in 2016. Their second son Kopano was born in 2018. Malema also has a son named Ratanang from a previous relationship with Maropeng Ramohlale.

Julius Malema Net Worth

Julius Malema has a net worth estimated at around $3 million.

Zuma and the Premier of Limpopo Province, Cassel Mathale, describe Malema as the “future leader” of South Africa.