“People Are Suffering”: Julius Malema’s Son’s Birthday Video Divides Mzansi
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.
The clip captured guests singing happy birthday inside what appeared to be a modern, upscale living space fitted with sleek ceiling lighting and minimalist décor. Malema was dancing and celebrating in the joyful, informal atmosphere while waving a champagne bottle in the air.