“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.

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.

Julius Malema’s celebration of his son’