Who is Julius Malema? Julius Malema Biography and Wiki
Julius Malema whose full name is Julius Sello Malema was born on March 3, 1981, in Seshego, South Africa. He is a South African politician and the founder and leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters.
Julius was born in Seshego, Transvaal Province which is now known as Limpopo, and also grew up there. His mother was a single mother and worked as a domestic worker. He later joined the African National Congress’ Masupatsela at the age of nine. His main task at that time was to remove National Party posters.
Julius Malema Age
Julius is 39 years old as of 2020, he was born on March 3, 1981, in Seshego, Transvaal Province, South Africa. He celebrates his birthday on March 3, every year, and his birth sign is Pisces.
Julius Malema Height
Sello stands at an average height. He appears to be quite tall in stature in his photos, relative to his surroundings, which are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.
Julius Malema Weight Loss
Julius had this to say about his weight loss in a tweet, “Because of you I managed to lose weight, December 2016 I was at 96.56Kg but today (April 22, 2017) I’m at 85.43kg. Note I’m 29years”. However, we are keeping tabs and will update you once we have his exact weight.
Julius Malema Education
Julius 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 he graduated in March 2016.
Julius Malema Parents, Family and Siblings
Julius was born and raised by his mother in Seshego, Transvaal Province, South Africa. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Malema’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. Nevertheless, this section will be updated as soon as it is available.
Julius Malema Wife, Is He Married?
Julius Malema is happily married to his longtime lover and partner, Mantwa Matlala. The couple got married in a private ceremony under heavy security in his hometown Seshego in 2014. However, we are keeping tabs and will update you once we get information related to his spouse.
Julius Malema Children
Julius Malema and his wife, Mantwa Matlala are proud parents of two children (sons), Munzhedi (born in 2016), and Kopano (born in 2018). Julius also had a son named Ratanang from a previous relationship with Maropeng Ramohlale.
Julius Malema Salary
Julius Malema’s salary as a member of parliament is R101, 885 (US$6,500) per month.
Julius Malema Net Worth
Julius has an estimated Net Worth ranging between $1 million and $5 million dollars (Approx) as of 2020. This includes his Assets, Money, and Income. His primary source of income is his career as a Politician. Through his various sources of income, Malema has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Julius Malema Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Julius Malema.
Julius Malema Bio and Wiki
Julius Malema Photo- Full Names: Julius Sello Malema
- Popular As: Julius Malema
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Politician
- Nationality: South African
- Race / Ethnicity: African
- Religion: Christian
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Julius Malema Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 39 years (2020)
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Date of Birth: March 3, 1981
- Place of Birth: Seshego, Transvaal Province, South Africa
- Birthday: March 3,
Julius Malema Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: Average
- Weight: Moderate
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Julius Malema Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Not Known
- Mother: Not Known
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife/Spouse: Married to Mantwa Matlala
- Children: Sons (Munzhedi, Kopano, Ratanang)
Julius Malema Networth and Salary
- Net Worth: $1 million – $5 million dollars (Approx)
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Politician
Julius Malema House and Cars
- Place of living: SA
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Julius Malema Political Career
In 1995 he was elected chairman of the Youth League branch in Seshego and also the regional chairman. In 1997 he became the chairman of the Congress of South African Students (Cosas) for the Limpopo province and in 2001 he was elected as the national president of CoSAS.
In April 2008 he was elected the president of the ANC Youth League. On 17th June 2011, he was re-elected unopposed for a second term at Gallagher Estate in Midrand when Lebogang Maile, the only opposing nominee, declined the nomination.
Julius Malema Controversies
Julius Malema Nedbank controversy
In September 2009 Julius Malema threatened to mobilize people to withdraw their Nedbank accounts after the bank decided to withdraw its sponsorship from Athletics South Africa (ASA).
Although Nedbank argued that the decision was made after dissatisfaction with the delivery of previous events, Malema suggested the withdrawal was related to current controversy around ASA’s President Leonard Chuene, who admitted he had been informed about the gender test which concluded that athletic Caster Semenya is a hermaphrodite but neglected to withdraw her from the World Championships where she won a gold medal.
Malema criticized the Deputy Sports Minister Gert Oosthuizen who had called for Chuene’s resignation. Malema argued that there is no concept of a hermaphrodite in Pedi culture, something he called “imposed on us by the imperialists” and said he did not understand Chuene’s apology.
In response, the parliamentary spokesman on Sport, Anton Alberts stated that Malema was a “dilemma which can no longer be ignored”, which needed to be addressed by the ANC.
Julius Malema Incident with a BBC Journalist
On 8 April 2010, at a Johannesburg media briefing covering his visit to Zimbabwe, Malema was involved in an incendiary incident with Jonah Fisher, a BBC journalist. Malema had been criticizing the Movement for Democratic Change for having offices in affluent Sandton when BBC journalist Jonah Fisher commented that Julius Malema himself lived in Sandton. Julius Malema lashed out at Fisher after the latter dismissed Malema’s comments as rubbish.
Julius Malema was unapologetic and accused Fisher of being disrespectful, and of coming from a country [the UK] which Malema claimed had undermined the credibility and integrity of African leaders. After the incident, Malema said he expected an apology from Fisher. However, the next day, the ANC issued a statement condemning Malema’s actions during the news conference.
On 10 April 2010, at a news conference in Durban, where he characterized Malema’s conduct as “alien to the ANC”, President Jacob Zuma publicly criticized Malema’s behavior saying “the manner in which a BBC journalist was treated at an ANC Youth League press conference is regrettable and unacceptable, regardless of any alleged provocation on his part”, and said he had spoken to Malema about his conduct by telephone. Malema remained defiant after Zuma’s rebuke.
Julius Malema Hate Speech
On 15 March 2010, Julius Malema was convicted of hate speech by the Equality Court of South Africa, fined R50 000 and ordered to apologize unconditionally, following a 2009 incident when he told a group of Cape Town students at a South African Students’ Congress (SASCO) meeting that the woman who accused President Zuma of rape had a “nice time” with him because in the morning she had “requested breakfast and taxi money”.
In March 2010, at a rally on a university campus, Malema sang the lyrics “shoot the Boer” (Dubul’ ibhunu) from the anti-apartheid song “Ayasab’ amygdala” (the cowards are scared). “Boer” is the Afrikaans word for “farmer” but is also used as a term for any white person. His singing was compared to similar chants by deceased Youth League leader Peter Mokaba in the early 1990s, to “kill the Boer”, which had previously been defined as hate speech by the South African Human Rights Commission.
In April 2011 Afriforum brought a case of hate speech against Malema in regard to the song and several notable ANC figures such as Winnie Madikizela-Mandela and secretary-general Gwede Mantashe supported him in the court battle. Aggressive and patronizing questioning of black witnesses by lawyers for the Afrikaner groups bringing the suit reportedly allowed Malema to portray himself as a victim of white persecution. On 12 September 2011, Malema was convicted of hate speech.
Frequently Asked Questions About Julius Malema
Who is Julius Malema?
Julius Malema whose full name is Julius Sello Malema was born on March 3, 1981, in Seshego, South Africa. He is a South African politician and the founder and leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters.
How old is Julius Malema?
Julius is a South African national born on March 3, 1981, in Seshego, Transvaal Province, South Africa.
How tall is Julius Malema?
Julius stands at an average height, he has not shared his height with the public. His height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.
Is Julius Malema married?
Julius Malema is happily married to his longtime lover and partner, Mantwa Matlala. The couple got married in a private ceremony under heavy security in his hometown Seshego in 2014.
How much is Julius Malema worth?
Julius has an approximate net worth ranging between $1 million and $5 million dollars (Approx). This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the political industry.
Where does Julius Malema live?
Because of security reasons, Julius has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is Julius Malema dead or alive?
Julius is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
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