Six weeks after the deadly mining massacre in Marakana that killed 34 striking niners, the South African government this week began the official inquiry into the causes of the massacre and to determine who was at fault. The three-member judicial inquiry was announced by South African President Jacob Zuma in August, tasked with the crucial [...]
South African Activist Julius Malema Facing Money Laundering Charges
September 26, 2012 | Posted by
South African political activist Julius Malema was free on bail late Wednesday after being arrested on money-laundering charges earlier in the day. The former African National Congress Youth Leader posted bail of $1,215 at the Polokwane Regional Court after being formally charged for allegedly “receiving proceeds from unlawful activities.” He will return to court November [...]
Arrest Warrant Issued For South African Firebrand Julius Malema
September 22, 2012 | Posted by
A lawyer for South African politician Julius Malema says an arrest warrant has been issued for her client. Nicqui Galaktiou says authorities have confirmed the existence of the order to her following months of investigation of Malema for corruption charges. South African officials have declined comment on the matter. A one-time close ally of President [...]
Production Halted at Most S. African Mines as Wage Talks Continue
September 17, 2012 | Posted by
The mining industry and the South African government are grappling with a way to bring an end to the strikes and conflict that is surrounding operation of the crucial industry, but workers are inspired to keep fighting until they get the raise in wages they are seeking. While most of the mines have ceased production, [...]
South Africa a Powder Keg as Julius Malema Meets with Soldiers
September 12, 2012 | Posted by
South Africa is on the verge of a massive uprising, as former African National Congress youth leader Julius Malema continues to push for striking miners to stop production at the mines to cripple the billion-dollar companies and he has now turned his attention to the nation’s military, where he says soldiers are calling on him [...]
Julius ‘JuJu’ Malema: ANC Expulsion Over When Jacob Zuma is Out
July 31, 2012 | Posted by
Julius Malema says his expulsion from the ANC will be automatically overturned should Jacob Zuma lose the party’s presidency in December. Malema, who was being interviewed on the BBC’s World Service in London on Monday evening, said his expulsion was being contested by structures of the ANC, IOL reported on Tuesday. He told BBC the [...]
South Africa’s ANC Youth League Won’t Replace Julius Malema
April 29, 2012 | Posted by
THE ANC Youth League will not replace its axed president Julius Malema with another leader as a protest against his expulsion from the ANC. Youth league deputy president Ronald Lamola, who, according to the league’s constitution, should assume the role of acting president, said his organization had not yet accepted the expulsion. “Nothing has changed,” [...]
