Malema launches tirade against Zuma, Nzimande
EXPELLED ANC Youth League president Julius Malema has again attacked President Jacob Zuma, saying he is an angry man who is failing to show leadership in the ANC.
RENT-A-CROWD: Supporters of expelled ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema demonstrate their loyalty to the firebrand at the "Friends of the Youth League" held at the Thohoyandou Town hall in Limpopo on Friday. Picture by Elijar MushianaWe regret having a president like Zuma because he does not show leadership
He also attacked SACP leader Blade Nzimande claiming that he left the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) not long ago and joined the ANC in 1992. Malema and suspended league secretary Sandiso Magaqa defied the ANC sanctions on Friday and addressed "Friends of the Youth League" in Thohoyandou.
Malema began his address by thanking and honouring the youth of 1976, saying they did not sell out and had fought for their rights without fear. He then turned to Zuma, labelling him an "angry" man and a "pretender".
He said it was under Zuma's leadership that the youth in the ANC were being "traumatised" and expelled from their home for raising issues affecting them.
"Zuma is an angry man. We regret having a president like Zuma because he does not show leadership. He will not leave a legacy such as that left by former president Thabo Mbeki," said Malema to loud cheers.
"I urge you to fight fearlessly to ensure that there is a change in the leadership in Mangaung. We cannot afford a situation where we have leaders who suppress the voices of the youth," he said.
He added that Zuma was not showing leadership by "always" reshuffling his cabinet.
"Zuma is even confusing himself by focusing on cabinet reshuffles instead of feeding the poor people who are starving of hunger. People are driving in expensive cars and sleeping in luxury hotels while the majority of the people went to bed on empty stomachs," he said.
"The youth of 1976 fought for us. Not like Nzimande who left the IFP and joined the ANC in 1992. Blade knows nothing about the ANC," he said.
Malema further questioned why Tony Yengeni and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela were not getting presidential pardons "while Schabir Shaik got a special treatment".
Magaqa said he and Malema were being persecuted because of speaking the truth.
"We were fighting for political freedom like our forefathers did. Now we are chased away by corrupt elements within the ANC. I'm suspended for a year. Maybe tomorrow I will be expelled. I'm ready for that," said Magaqa.
The event was also attended by ANCYL provincial chairman Rudzani Ludere, his predecessor Frans Moswane, the league's provincial secretary Jacob Lebogo and the league's secretary in Vhembe, Rolivhuwa Nelwamondo.
Some anti-Malema youth sang songs mocking the youth leader as he arrived in his black Mercedes Benz.
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malcolm1
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What ever! you only say things when its suits you, not so long ago you were against Mbeki. just shut up and admit that you are a looser!Papage
Where is Football to keep people at stadiums, not at political rallies?MP427C
boo, can this boy pls go away. His 15 minutes are up.NtaiVictor
Malema was never a politician, but -a-would-be dictator in his home town . He just happen to be in the Organization through his shouting and bullying. He must just do himself a big favour by leaving the Organization alone. He must ask his 'friends' now in different political parties how difficult it is to overthrow the ANC ! They attempted and failed. So Malemea must learn to respect others'view. He and his new Group called Friends of the YL are challenging the wrong Organization. But we are ready for any action . Their time is almost up!!Vuyiswa12
Malema was a very big fan of Jacob Zuma, they were sleeping by one blanket and now all of a sudden hes praising Mbeki for being a good Leader , unbelieveable.....SISJOY
He is crying to be used and dumped like a condom. Can't he see how stupid he was and how stupid he is . Malema it is finished. Kiss ANC goodbye.MncedisiSolani
Blade Nzimand WAS a warlord in 1980sAND THATS WHY HE STILL BEHAVE LIKE ONEMncedisiSolani
Nzimand has destroy the sacp and now ready to destroy the ANCMncedisiSolani
COMMUNIST PARTY IS A CONFUSED PARTY,THEY CREATED E-TOLLING AND MARCH AGAINST IT AT THE SAME TIME.NOW JZ TRYING TO SAVE THE PARTY BY TAKING CRONIN AWAY FROM TRANSPORT .thonseriser
son't lie baba this issue of e-tolling was done during Mbazima Shilowa era when he was the premier of Gauteng. Cronnin doesn;t have anything to do with e-tolling. Get your fact before commenting.Read all 16 comments