Julius Malema Bio, Age, Wife, Children, Net Worth, Career

Julius Malema was born on March 3, 1981, in Seshego, Limpopo, and raised by a single mother who worked as a domestic worker in Seshego Township.

He went to Mohlakaneng High School in Limpopo. Julius Malema began his political career at a young age. He joined the Masupatsela (Trailblazers), a movement of the African National Congress (ANC) at the age of nine, where, according to him, their main task was to remove National Party posters placed outside police stations.

Julius Malema Biography

Julius Malema born on 3 March 1981 is a South African politician and activist, and leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, a left-wing political party he founded in 2013. From 2008 to 2012, he was president of the African National Congress Youth League. Malema said he was a member of the African National Congress (ANC) from the age of nine until he was expelled from the party at the age of 30 in April 2012.

Julius Malema became known as a supporter of the ANC president and later became a supporter of the president of South Africa Jacob Zuma. He has been described as South Africa’s “future leader” by both Jacob Zuma and Limpopo Chief Minister Kassel Massare. A less favorable portrait portrays him as a “ruthless populist” that could destabilize South Africa and cause racial tensions.

At the age of 14, Julius Malema was elected as both 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.

Julius Malema was elected as president of the ANCYL in April 2008, in a close race at a national conference held in Bloemfontein. The election and the conference were characterized by what Malema himself later described as “unbecoming conduct”. Allegations of irregularities in the polling procedure saw the conference adjourned shortly after the election results were announced.

What ethnicity is Julius Malema?

Julius Sello Malema was born on 3 March 1981 in Seshego, Transvaal Province, South Africa. Being born in Transvaal province, Julius Malema is a native of Transvaal Province.

How old is Julius Malema?

Born March 3, 1981, Julius Malema is a 41-year-old South African politician who was raised by a single mother who worked as a domestic worker in Seshego Township.

Julius Malema Education & Career

Julius Malema was elected Chairman and Regional Chairman of the Sechego Youth League in 1995. In 1997 he became President of the South African Student Council (COSAS) in Limpopo Province, and in 2001 he was elected National President of the organization. In 2002, Malema led the COSAS march of high school students in Johannesburg. The march was marked by acts of violence and looting.

Julius Malema was elected president of the ANC Youth League in April 2008, receiving 1,833 votes against Saki Mofoken’s 1,696. The elections and conferences were marked by intimidation and fraud, which Malema later described as “bad behavior”.

In the April 2009 presidential election, Julius Malema garnered support for Zuma. Malema said:
“We are ready to take up arms and kill for Zuma.” His testimony was condemned by politicians and South Africans alike, with opposition parties questioning why Zuma did not denounce Malema.

Julius Malema was subsequently unopposed for his second term at Gallagher estate in Midland on 17 June 2011, with only contestant Levoghan Maile withdrawing the nomination.

Julius Malema Net Worth

The estimated value of Julius Malema’s net worth is $3 million, or 45 million Rands. Malema has engaged in lucrative commercial transactions and other businesses that make up his net worth.

Julius Malema Parents & Siblings

Julius Sello Malema was born to Flora Mahlodi Malema, a single parent who worked as a domestic worker. Malema seems to be an only child of his mother as there is no mention of his siblings anywhere in his records.

Julius Malema’s Wife

Mantwa Matlala is known to be the wife of Julius Malema, a current member of South Africa’s parliament. Julius Malema and Mantwa Matlala got married on December 7, 2014, in a private ceremony. They began dating while she was in high school and has been childhood sweethearts for a very long time before they got married.

What Political Part Does Julius Malema Support?

Julius Malema is a South African politician and activist who is a Member of Parliament and the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, a left-wing party that he founded in 2013. He served as President of the African National Congress Youth League from 2008 to 2012. He is the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, a party he founded in July 2013.

Julius Malema Cars & Houses

Julius Malema, the EFF president owns two luxurious homes in Johannesburg and cars which has raised a lot of concerns as his earnings at the end of the month and year could not allow him to own such properties.