ANALYSIS: Julius Malema’s new mountain to climb

Stephen Grootes· Jun 14, 2026 · 10:56 PM UTC ·7 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 32 views

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ANALYSIS Julius Malema’s new mountain to climb As corruption claims intensify, in the run-up to the November polls the EFF leader will grapple with public scepticism while trying to reclaim his political momentum. Khan is due to testify at the commission in three weeks.If that goes ahead the pressure on Malema will grow. Khan may find it impossible to provide explanations for this communication.The greatest victory he ever scored was being able to demand he be treated to a different standard from the way he treats everyone else.In a worst-case scenario the commission’s investigators might even be able to get access to Malema’s phones.

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▪ANALYSIS Julius Malema’s new mountain to climb As corruption claims intensify, in the run-up to the November polls the EFF leader will grapple with public scepticism while trying to reclaim his political momentum.
▪Khan is due to testify at the commission in three weeks.If that goes ahead the pressure on Malema will grow.
▪Khan may find it impossible to provide explanations for this communication.The greatest victory he ever scored was being able to demand he be treated to a different standard from the way he treats everyone else.In a worst-case scenario the

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ANALYSIS Julius Malema’s new mountain to climb As corruption claims intensify, in the run-up to the November polls the EFF leader will grapple with public scepticism while trying to reclaim his political momentum. By Stephen Grootes 14 Jun 2026 Illustrative image: EFF lesder Julius Malema. (Photo: Gallo Images / Frennie Shivambu) | Voters at Sivuyiseni Primary School in Khayelitsha on 29 May 2024. (Photo: Shelley Christians) | (By Daniella Lee Ming Yesca) Dive Deeper Speed Read Summary Listen Dive Deeper The latest evidence that EFF leader Julius Malema does not just benefit from alleged criminals but uses his political power to actively aid them makes the mountain he has to climb these local elections much steeper.

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