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 Unit in connection with a R16 million ghost fleet tender scandal.
The arrest has sparked a flurry of reactions from South Africans online, with many questioning the nature of the relationship between the two and whether the political leader had any involvement in the alleged tender fraud.
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 one cannot be held responsible for the actions of their family members.
The investigation into the tender scandal is ongoing, and authorities have yet to provide further details regarding the extent of the alleged corruption.