People Are Suffering: Julius Malema’s Son’s Birthday Video Divides Mzansi

A video of Julius Malema celebrating his son Ratanang Malema’s birthday inside a sleek, upscale home surfaced on TikTok.

The footage of the lavish setting sparked a fierce debate among South Africans about the EFF leader’s seemingly lavish lifestyle.

Thousands of viewers flooded the comments with divided opinions, from fierce criticism to staunch defence of Malema.

A birthday celebration at Julius Malema’s home became an unexpected flashpoint online. A TikTok video of a moment of Malema and Ratanang on a special day went viral on 17 October 2026.

Julius Malema’s celebration of his son’s birthday sparked debate over his lifestyle.