Old Photo of Julius Malema With His Cousin Mpho Gets South Africa Talking
A photograph of Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema standing alongside his cousin Mpho Edward Malema is making the rounds on social media.
The image gained new attention after media reports stated that Mpho, 40, was arrested by the Gauteng Political Corruption Task Team in connection with an alleged R16 million tender fraud case involving a “ghost fleet.”
The arrest has sparked intense debate online, with many South Africans questioning the nature of the relationship between the two men and whether the political leader had any involvement in the alleged illicit activities.
Claims linking Julius Malema to the alleged scandal have not been established by a court, and the allegations remain unproven.
Social media users have been vocal, with some using the resurfaced image to cast aspersions on the EFF leader’s character, while others have defended him, noting that individuals are responsible for their own actions regardless of family ties.