Julius Sello Malema

R2.7 billion

value of cases implicated in

EFF leader and Member of Parliament. Convicted 1 October 2025 on five counts under the Firearms Control Act for discharging a rifle at the EFF 5th anniversary rally in Mdantsane (28 July 2018). Sentencing expected 16 April 2026; state seeks 15 years. Separately charged with fraud and money laundering in 2012 relating to Limpopo government contracts — case still pending after 14 years.

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The Record

Former ANC Youth League president and current EFF leader. Convicted October 2025 on five counts under the Firearms Control Act for firing a rifle at the EFF 5th anniversary rally in Mdantsane (2018). Separately, charged with fraud and money laundering in 2012 for R52M Limpopo roads tender (On Point Engineering). Also linked to VBS Mutual Bank money flows via deputy Floyd Shivambu. Lavish lifestyle (R16M Sandton house) documented against SARS and Hawks findings.

The Evidence

Cases documented

Period · 2011–2018

Party: EFF · Status: Convicted

How This Person Hurts You

Pain points driven by the 3 case(s) Julius Sello Malema is implicated in.

Broken RoadsWhy the roads are broken Failed SchoolsWhy education is failing No TrainsWhy public transport is broken Empty PromisesWhy no one goes to jail

Network

01Cassel Mathalepolitical patronprivate_sectorLimpopo Premier Mathale was Malema's ally; contracts channelled through Malema-connected companies

02Cassel Mathalepolitical patronprivate_sectorLimpopo Premier Mathale was Malema's ally; contracts channelled through Malema-connected companies

03Cassel Mathalepolitical patronprivate_sectorLimpopo Premier Mathale was Malema's ally; contracts channelled through Malema-connected companies

04Cassel Mathalepolitical patronprivate_sectorClose political ally; Malema's Limpopo power base fuelled by access to provincial contracts under Mathale

05Cassel Mathalepolitical patronprivate_sectorClose political ally; Malema's Limpopo power base fuelled by access to provincial contracts under Mathale

06Cassel Mathalepolitical patronprivate_sectorLimpopo Premier Mathale was Malema's ally; contracts channelled through Malema-connected companies

07Cassel Mathalepolitical patronprivate_sectorClose political ally; Malema's Limpopo power base fuelled by access to provincial contracts under Mathale

08Cassel Mathalepolitical patronprivate_sectorClose political ally; Malema's Limpopo power base fuelled by access to provincial contracts under Mathale

09Cassel Mathalepolitical patronprivate_sectorClose political ally; Malema's Limpopo power base fuelled by access to provincial contracts under Mathale

10Cassel Mathalepolitical patronprivate_sectorLimpopo Premier Mathale was Malema's ally; contracts channelled through Malema-connected companies

11Cassel Mathalepolitical patronprivate_sectorClose political ally; Malema's Limpopo power base fuelled by access to provincial contracts under Mathale

12Cassel Mathalepolitical patronprivate_sectorClose political ally; Malema's Limpopo power base fuelled by access to provincial contracts under Mathale

13Cassel Mathalepolitical patronprivate_sectorLimpopo Premier Mathale was Malema's ally; contracts channelled through Malema-connected companies

14Cassel Mathalepolitical patronprivate_sectorLimpopo Premier Mathale was Malema's ally; contracts channelled through Malema-connected companies

15Cassel Mathalepolitical patronprivate_sectorClose political ally; Malema's Limpopo power base fuelled by access to provincial contracts under Mathale

16Cassel Mathalepolitical patronprivate_sectorClose political ally; Malema's Limpopo power base fuelled by access to provincial contracts under Mathale

17Cassel Mathalepolitical patronprivate_sectorClose political ally; Malema's Limpopo power base fuelled by access to provincial contracts under Mathale

18Cassel Mathalepolitical patronprivate_sectorLimpopo Premier Mathale was Malema's ally; contracts channelled through Malema-connected companies

19Cassel Mathalepolitical patronprivate_sectorLimpopo Premier Mathale was Malema's ally; contracts channelled through Malema-connected companies

20Cassel Mathalepolitical patronprivate_sectorLimpopo Premier Mathale was Malema's ally; contracts channelled through Malema-connected companies

21Cassel Mathalepolitical patronprivate_sectorClose political ally; Malema's Limpopo power base fuelled by access to provincial contracts under Mathale

22Cassel Mathalepolitical patronprivate_sectorLimpopo Premier Mathale was Malema's ally; contracts channelled through Malema-connected companies

Implicated In

Cases where Julius Sello Malema is documented as perpetrator, enabler, beneficiary, orchestrator, political protector, accused, or convicted.

01Limpopo Section 100: R2.7 Billion — Five Departments Under National AdministrationAlleged Beneficiary2011cadre deploymentR2.7 billionNotedFormer ANCYL president financially linked to Limpopo government contracts. Charged with fraud and money laundering in 2012.

02On-Point Engineering: Limpopo Roads Contract Found Unlawful — Malema's Ratanang Trust an Indirect Beneficiary, Case Struck Off in 2015Alleged Beneficiary2011tender fraudR43,868,900 (paid to On-Point by June 2012, Public Protector)ClearedBenefited improperly via the Ratanang Family Trust (PP finding); charges struck off; not convicted

03State v Malema — Firearm Discharge at EFF Rally (2018)Alleged Perpetrator2018criminal conductAdmittedFired a rifle at EFF rally in Mdantsane, 28 July 2018. Convicted on five counts under Firearms Control Act, 1 October 2025. Sentencing 16 April 2026.

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Limpopo Section 100: R2.7 Billion — Five Departments Under National Administration

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