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Julius Malema
PoliticianLeft
A South African politician and an influential figure in the country.
Notable Quotes
"It is politically tone deaf and a deliberate insult to our democratic struggle."View Story →
"They are trying by all means to silence this voice. They will never win."View Story →
"Going to prison or death is a badge of honour."View Story →
"ir a la cárcel o morir es una medalla de honor"View Story →
"We were tried by a magistrate who doesn't read, who uses emotions, who speaks politics. We are done with her, we are going to a higher court."View Story →
"we are prepared to take up arms and kill for Zuma."View Story →
"Adolf Hitler of (the) modern day."View Story →
"It wasn’t an impulsive act. It wasn’t anger. It was the event of the evening."View Story →
"We are tried by a magistrate who doesn't read, who uses emotions, who speaks politics..."View Story →
"If you don't come to court, you get arrested. If you come to court, they say you are disturbing court, therefore you must go to prison..."View Story →
"We were tried by a magistrate who doesn’t read, who uses emotions, who speaks politics. We are done with her, we are going to a higher court."View Story →
"The shots were fired to celebrate and were not intended to cause any harm."View Story →
"We were tried by a magistrate who doesn’t read, who uses emotions, who speaks politics."View Story →
"We are fighting the enemy and the enemy is white supremacy."View Story →
"No sober judge will ever agree that a person shoots one bullet and then he is sentenced for five years."View Story →
Related Stories
Senior South African police officer survives assassination attempt
Deputy crime intelligence boss Maj-Gen Feroz Khan was due to appear before an inquiry into police corruption this week.
June 29, 2026What next for South African opposition firebrand Malema after his five-year prison sentence?
The sentence raises huge questions marks over the political future of one of South Africa's most controversial politicians.
April 17, 2026South African opposition figure Malema sentenced to five years in prison for firing a gun
Malema is appealing against the decision, which means he is not going to prison immediately.
April 16, 2026South African opposition leader Malema gets jail sentence for firing gun - Reuters
South African opposition leader Malema gets jail sentence for firing gun Reuters
April 16, 2026South Africa names apartheid-era politician as new ambassador to the US
Roelf Meyer played a key role as a negotiator during talks to end white-minority rule in South Africa.
April 15, 2026