Old Photo of Julius Malema With His Cousin Mpho Gets South Africa Talking
A photo of EFF leader Julius Malema alongside his cousin, businessman Mpho Edward Malema, resurfaced.
Mpho Malema, 40, was reportedly arrested and faces charges of fraud, corruption and theft in connection with a ghost fleet tender.
South Africans shared strong reactions to the image, with many weighing in on the alleged link between the tender scandal and the political leader.
Claims linking Julius Malema to the alleged scandal have not been established by a court, and the allegations remain unproven.
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 Killings Task Team at a Pretoria shopping mall in connection with a R16 million ghost fleet tender scandal tied to the Emfuleni Local Municipality.
X user @BafanaSurprise posted the image, which sparked a flurry of reactions from South Africans.
Claims linking Julius Malema to the alleged scandal have not been established by a court, and the allegations remain unproven.