South African politician Julius Malema has appeared in court to face money laundering charges, which he and his supporters say are politically motivated. The critic of President Jacob Zuma appeared Wednesday at the court in Polokwane after turning himself in to police. Authorities issued an arrest warrant for Malema last Friday, and a large crowd […]
South African Court Charges Malema with Money Laundering
South African Court Charges Malema with Money Laundering
South African politician Julius Malema has appeared in court to face money laundering charges, which he and his supporters say are politically motivated. The critic of President Jacob Zuma appeared Wednesday at the court in Polokwane after turning himself in to police. Authorities issued an arrest warrant for Malema last Friday, and a large crowd […]
South African Police Issue Warrant for Malema
Police in South Africa have issued an arrest warrant for politician Julius Malema, a vocal critic of the government. A lawyer for Malema say he was notified of the warrant Friday but says he has not seen it and does not know what the charges are for. Malema has encouraged a recent wave of mining […]
ANC Says Youth Leader’s Suspension Stands
VIDEO: WEB: TYPE: OCN )) A spokesman for South Africa’s ruling African National Congress says the party’s constitution prohibits ANC youth president Julius Malema from appealing his temporary suspension. The ANC’s National Disciplinary Committee suspended Malema for 30 days this week. The outspoken youth leader is also barred from attending all party activities during the […]
South Africa’s ANC Expels Youth Leader Malema
South Africa’s ruling party has expelled its embattled youth leader, Julius Malema, after senior leaders ruled he has not shown remorse for sowing division within its ranks. A disciplinary panel of the African National Congress said late Wednesday that Malema, president of the party’s powerful Youth League, was guilty of repeatedly bringing the ANC into […]
South Africa’s ANC Expels Youth Leader Malema
South Africa’s ruling party has expelled its embattled youth leader, Julius Malema, after senior leaders ruled he has not shown remorse for sowing division within its ranks. A disciplinary panel of the African National Congress said late Wednesday that Malema, president of the party’s powerful Youth League, was guilty of repeatedly bringing the ANC into […]
Suspended ANC Youth Leader Appeal Verdict Expected Saturday
In South Africa, the embattled youth leader of the ruling African National Congress is expected to learn Saturday if his appeal of a suspension from the party will be successful. The ANC’s disciplinary committee is scheduled to announce a ruling on an appeal by Julius Malema of his five-year suspension for fomenting dissent within the […]
South Africa’s ANC Ousts Controversial Youth Leader
South Africa’s ruling party has fired the controversial leader of its youth league after finding him guilty of sowing division and damaging the party’s reputation. The African National Congress also handed Julius Malema a five-year suspension during a disciplinary hearing in Johannesburg on Thursday. The chairman of the disciplinary panel, Derek Hanekom, said the 30-year-old […]
ANC to Deliver Verdict on Party’s Youth Leader
South Africa’s ruling party is expected to announce the verdict Thursday of a disciplinary hearing for its outspoken youth leader. Julius Malema and five top officials of the African National Congress’s youth league are charged with bringing disgrace to the party and promoting division within the ANC. Malema is accused of undermining President Jacob Zuma’s […]
ANC Youth Leader Malema Convicted of Hate Speech
A South African judge has found the head of the ruling party’s youth league guilty of hate speech, for singing a song whose lyrics mean “shoot the white farmer.” Monday’s ruling bans Julius Malema and his supporters from singing the song, entitled “Shoot the Boer.” Judge Collin Lamont said the words of the song are […]