Julius Malema: What will happen to EFF leader after hate speech guilty verdict?

Julius Malema

Julius Malema, leader of South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), is facing one of the most consequential moments of his political career after the Western Cape Equality Court found him guilty of hate speech. The ruling stems from remarks he made during a 2022 rally where he urged supporters that they “must never be scared … Read more

Who is Andrew Whitfield? Meet South Africa’s deputy minister sacked by Ramaphosa

The political atmosphere in South Africa was rattled on June 26, 2025, when President Cyril Ramaphosa fired Democratic Alliance (DA) stalwart Andrew Whitfield from his role as Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition. Whitfield, a seasoned public servant and rising star within the DA, has long been known for his bold approach to reform, … Read more