ANALYSIS: Julius Malema’s new mountain to climb
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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.…
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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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