Outspoken South African youth leader praises Robert Mugabe’s land grab policy
The firebrand youth leader of South Africa’s ruling party, who has been tipped as the country’s next President, has praised Robert Mugabe’s land grab policy in Zimbabwe and compared himself to Nelson Mandela in an outspoken interview.
Julius Malema, who was disciplined by President Jacob Zuma for being ‘out of control’ by repeatedly singing anti-white songs and embarrassing the African National Congress, sought to defend his behaviour after being ordered to attend anger management classes and carry out community service.
In typically defiant tone, Mr Malema praised the eviction in Zimbabwe of almost 5,000 white farmers from their land in the last decade, although with a qualification that the policy ‘ was very good except the violent part of it’.
Defiant: South African youth leader Julius Malema, who was disciplined for his ‘out of control’ behaviour, has compared himself to Nelson Mandela
He added: ‘In South Africa we must use the democratic means to redistribute the land.
‘We’ve got a majority in parliament to make legislation that will give us power to expropriate land with compensation.’
Zimbabwe was once known as the ‘breadbasket’ of Africa for its ability to feed not only its own population but export large quantities of food to neighbouring countries.
Now, it relies on food aid and imports, a fact that appeared lost on Mr Malema who wore shirts printed with the face of Robert Mugabe during a recent visit.
Mr Malema is loathed by South Africa’s white population, who call him ‘Kiddie Amin’ in reference to Uganda’s former ruthless dicatator Idi Amin.
His latest outburst will further unsettle those who fear his growing influence and popularity within the all powerful ANC.
In an interview with the BBC, he refused to admit he had done anything wrong, and brushed aside the measures taken against him.
In a clear reference to in-fighting in the ruling party, he said he felt let down by those he had relied on.
‘One of the things I have learnt is never rely on any individual who is in politics,’ he said, with a note of bitterness.
It was thanks to the support of Mr Malema’s powerful youth wing that Mr Zuma was catapulted to power in a coalition government.
Asked if he felt betrayed by the president, who said he was ‘out of control’, he stressed his loyalty, adding that Mr Zuma ‘whipped the youth into line’ whenever he saw ‘anything wrong’.
During the interview, Mr Malema sought to compare himself to Nelson Mandela – as he frequently does. The former President also led the ANC youth wing and was censured by party leaders.
When challenged about the fact that some supporters of Mr Mandela find the comparison offensive, Mr Malema snapped: ‘You know nothing about Nelson Mandela.’
The controversial politician first came to international prominence in February when he made a string of high profile appearances singing an old anti-apartheid township song which included the inflammatory phrase ‘Kill the Boer’ (farmer).
The phrase ended up being banned by the high court for falling foul of the country’s strict hate laws, but Mr Malema continued to sing it in defiance.
The widespread racial tensions that followed were later blamed for the brutal murder of white supremacist Eugene Terreblanche, in April, at his farm.
Mr Malema, who reportedly owns three properties and a string of luxury cars despite his modest political salary, said he might consider not singing the inflammatory phrase but insisted the economy remained racially divided.
‘I am fighting for the emancipation of blacks and Africans in particular, politically, socially and economically,’ he said.
‘There are racial divisions in this country and the economy continues to grow but the gap between the haves and have-nots continues to grow. It’s racialised.’
Earlier this month, party officials took action against the youth leader whom they ruled had brought the party into disrepute by criticising President Zuma.
He was fined £900, to be given to a youth project, and warned he would be suspended from the ANC if he transgressed again in the next two years.
In March, Mr Malema was also found guilty of hate speech for suggesting that a woman who had accused Mr Zuma of rape may have had a ‘nice time’.
The President was tried for rape, before he came to office, but acquitted of the charges in 2006.
Mohammed Abbasi 
Pretending blacks are stupid and suffering some kind of mass amnesia about centuries of white brutality, and potificating illogic while sitting on the spoils of the great theft of their souls, sweat and land is suicide… This is not America, where whites are the majority and Indians and blacks can be swept under the rug…. justice is a strange and persistent weed.
Wisdom calls for effective strategy. For those who have personal lives to live and what a guarantee…? Here is very pragmatic advice that Whites should have used when they first landed on the continent to guarantee ownership peacefully and justly… Cleopatra and others from the past used such methods, but seems like we have lost touch with shrewd and peaceful alliance that minimizes political risks when we want to acquire others’ resources for ourselves…. Sharing.
Men and women marry each other for these reasons everyday. Families marry each other for the same reason… and if Blacks are not human enough for you to use your loins like normal people to become part of the family and its property… then it is at your own risk that you erroneously assume that THAT sentiment is lost on blacks! It is obvious, and clear as day and night! Actually it is continuously expressed in fora like these when one reads the comments! Bad mistake!!!!
You can’t claim stolen property as your own, no matter how much you “improve on it while you have it and oppress the owner” There is no legitimacy to that claim… the chain of title is faulty and the injustice is never forgotten by the original owner, especially if on top of property, life and liberty are robbed too!
Advice for those white people who are genuinely interested in permanent peace of mind and an effective strategy for remaining in Africa long term:
Let your children fight for you… Have 3 babies with a black woman, and become the father of African children. No one will be able to kick you out. Africans respect family and parents.
Your children can then go into power and fight for you, fight for them selves as Africans, and be purveyors of ideas for a good society.
Free advice every white male should follow… free advice every white female should take and run with…
It is EASY, IMMEDIATE and EFFECTIVE and IRREVERSIBLE.
Makes perfect sense from an evolutionary standpoint as well, adaptation for survival. Let your seed become African. It is the only way to effectively share what you have… to give it back within the family structure is the most legitimate way to make reparations. The only way to express genuine remorse. The only way to show that your ways are reformed. The only way to openly and decisively demonstrate a change of heart. Carry an African child in your womb, or have your seed in an African womb that you then subsequently nurture as your own with all the love and perks expected of a good parent.
If you are too racist to consider this… then just bow out and leave….go back where you came from… to the crumbling empires build from plunder and mass murder… knowing well that you are backing yourself into a corner, for as surely as Africa gained political independence, and is slowly gaining economic independence… Africa will not be exploited for much longer…. there are MANY, MILLIONS even, Malema’s coming into their awareness of just what is theirs… only voluntary exchange will work going forward, and that goes for stolen property that has to be returned.
Justice is a strange weed, hard to kill… The Party is over, join the NEW house where the party is at… if you want to be African… prove it! That is true non- racialism… NO ONE HAS AMNESIA even if they pretend to for expedience… hence the jester…
Find an African lover and plan an African seed with your own for any guarantees… otherwise, Adios!