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Facts About Julius Malema you probably didn’t know
Julius Malema is a well-known and polarizing figure in South African politics. With years of experience in the political arena, he has left a lasting mark on the country’s political scene. Here are some lesser-known facts about Julius Malema.
Where is julius malema originally from?
Julius Sello Malema was born and raised in Seshego, Limpopo. He was raised by a single mother who worked as a domestic worker in Seshego Township. He attended Mohlakaneng High School in Limpopo.
How old is Julius Malema?
Julius Malema was born on 3rd March 1981, which makes him 43 years old at the time of writing this article.
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Who is Julius Malema’s father and mother?
Not much is known about Julius Malema’s father. A publication by Drum Magazine, published on 26 Jan 2012, sheds some light on a man called Samuel Manyapye who claimed to be Malema’s father. However, what we do know for a fact is that Julius Malema was raised by a single mother, Flora Mahlodi Malema, and his grandmother.
Who is Julius Malema’s Wife?
In 2014, Malema tied the knot with his wife Mantwa Matlala, and they have been happily married ever since. They are blessed with children.
What it Julius Malema’s Net Worth?
According to a post by Brave Loaded, Julius Malema’s net worth is estimated to be around $5 million.
What’s Malema’s education level?
Malema graduated from Mohlakaneng High School in Seshego. In 2010, he finished a two-year diploma in youth development at the University of South Africa (UNISA). He then went on to complete a Bachelor of Arts in communications and African languages in March 2016, followed by an Honours degree in philosophy in 2017. In 2018, he began a master’s degree program at the University of the Witwatersrand.
How did Malema join politics?
Malema started his political career at a young age, joining the Masupatsela (Trailblazers), a movement of the African National Congress (ANC) at the age of nine. According to Malema, their main task was to remove National Party posters placed outside police stations. At 14, he was elected as chairperson of the African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) branch in Seshego and the regional chair in 1995.
Two years later, in 1997, he became the chair of the Congress of South African Students (COSAS) for the Limpopo province. In 2001, he was elected as the national president of COSAS. In April 2008, Malema was elected as president of the ANCYL in a close race at a national conference held in Bloemfontein.
Conclusion
Julius Malema is the current leader of the opposition party, the EFF (Economic Freedom Fighters), and he is known for being vocal about what some might perceive as extreme policies. Despite facing VBS allegations, Julius still remains one of the top figures in South African politics.
