Nandi Madida Clears Air After Being Accused of Endorsing Julius Malema’s Views on Foreigners

Nandi Madida found herself at the centre of an unexpected social media storm on 22 October 2026, after a clip from her interview with EFF leader Julius Malema made the rounds on X, dragging her into a political row she had no intention of being part of.

The controversy started when user @AnneEmm1 accused Nandi of aligning herself with Malema’s hardline views on foreigners who commit.

The Motherhood Network, which Nandi helms, regularly features high-profile guests across different sectors, including politics. Her response made clear that hosting a controversial figure does not constitute a personal endorsement, a distinction that many of her supporters echoed loudly in the comment section.

Hi @JoshuaEmpowers & @anneEmm1, when an interviewer says ‘mm,’ it doesn’t mean they agree. It means they’re listening. At no point have I endorsed Julius Malema or any political figure we’ve interviewed or will interview. The Motherhood Network is non-partisan. It’s clear you haven’t watched the full episode or simply didn’t understand it.

Reactions to the exchange were swift, with many siding firmly with Nandi.