Malema commenced his hate speech trial in Gauteng this week. He remained defiant and continued to sing the controversial Shoot the Boer song secure in the knowledge that the machine-gun armed bodyguards would protect him in case any AWB singers decided to sing their own old struggle songs.
Malema Hate Speech Trial
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May 31st, 2026 (Updated)Election time is upon South Africa: promises and threats of doom flood the airwaves once more as Zille and Malema compete for the public’s affection. It’s the DA vs ANC once again but the campaign strategies appear quite different from 2009.
Julius Malema appointed Minister Foreign Affairs!
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Jacob Zuma resolves Libya crisis
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South Africa retains Prestigious Cricket Choking title
May 31st, 2026 (Updated)The South African cricket team, the Proteas, failed to perform in the quarter-finals of the Cricket World Cup against New Zealand. Perhaps what the team needs is a life coach more than a cricket coach to build their confidence and big-match mentality.