Can revolutionaries wear gucci? Julius Malema criticised for wearing expensive shoes .

Julius Malema is facing scrutiny over his lavish lifestyle after photos emerged of his expensive shoes worn a Durban July black tie event. Are these criticisms justified and are criticisms of the EFF in general justified when they wear overalls and maid outfits in parliament? Should public representatives be modest with fashion and cars?

[@abdallasa7077]

Principles of communism do not allow bourgeois behavior.

[@abomani21]

They are just a gimmick to hold sway over the proletariat.

[@YT-xk5jl]

@abdallasa7077 this is a lie. There were communist leaders in China who had nice clothes and homes. Besides when did Malema say he was a communist? Malema supports the Muslim community does he believe in Allah? His ideologies can be influenced by communist principles without he himself being a communist

[@SonOfTheSoil834]

@@abdallasa7077 what’s bourgeois about buying yourself your favourite item ?lol

[@ayakhasokabo8816]

😂and his wearing white monopoly capital shoes

[@SonOfTheSoil834]

@@ayakhasokabo8816 so .you have no logic at all ..is like criticising a sangoma or a prophet for going to seek medical help in a hospital 🤦‍♂️…clearly ANC is going to rule this country forever .our majority is way way below average in thinking and rationalising

[@Scriptural_Truths]

I love Malema and his political ideologies. Everyone, irrespective of class, should take up the socialistic role of eradicating poverty. I am however concerned about Malema's inability to cling to his words. This is the same Malema who once said that revolutionaries shouldn't be seen wearing luxurious clothing. This is the same Malema who criticized parliamentarians for wearing designer clothing to SONA and accused them of being wasteful. There are countless examples in other contexts where Malema struggles to preach the very same thing that he preaches. This needs to stop. It takes so much away from his integrity as a leader.

[@mamaumomalematsa7365]

Hence he loses votes always flip flopping

[@nkosik8885]

This comment 👌

[@KungFuMouse]

Mr Flip Flop... Says one thing one day and another thing the next. Tell the people what they want to hear. I usualy tell people who say " Wat sê jy?" I'll say anything depending on the price.

[@heelayahbahtisrael8438]

Excuse me? I think people are being so unfair to Julius. 😮

[@zazzleq6139]

He also lied about Botswana. We will not be f00led

[@mamaumomalematsa7365]

Why wearing white monopoly? He must leave and act like a revolutionary Let Malema practice what he preaches 😂😂😂

[@kgosananaanyane2256]

What are you wearing wena? Just because you bought it from pep it’s not white monopoly?

[@charmainemontanari7673]

@@kgosananaanyane2256Absolutely it is.If there was no colonialism, the black South Africans would be still wearing skins. That’s according to Julius Malema.

[@DustMaluleke]

Talking rubbish, is his money

[@kgosananaanyane2256]

@@charmainemontanari7673 such a small thinking. According to you black people have no capacity to be civilised without whites. Such racist nonsense.

[@MargaretPoyser-w8g]

​@@DustMaluleke Malema is leading a lifestyle that majority of whites,coloureds,Indians can only see in their dreams. It looks like that the majority of voters don't seem to mind their politicians being corrupt or flashing their expensive clothes and shoes fair enough it is his money but you should try and ask where did it come from. The ANC has generated enough tax to be decent houses not RDP houses and yet the majority still vote for him again ask where has those taxes disappeared to. I cannot understand why anyone who is a corrupt leader and stops their people the right to decent housing and a decent lifestyle. Sorry I just cannot believe what people do to each other. We were not poor but not rich and what little we did have my mother shared with others that's how it should be. Look at all the tax payers money was spent on renovating Nkandla even a swimming pool for in case of fire that's the best I've ever heard. Think how many Granny's could have been given food instead of eating scraps. SA has priorities all wrong. If SA billionaires gave all the indigenous poor R1million each they could make that money again in say about a month. Food for thought.

[@FBDmoney]

That shoe is at odds with his politics

[@Sibo_M20]

I strongly agree.

[@moosankocee2123]

So essentially what you are saying is that, if one is against world hunger they can't dine at a 5 star restaurant?

[@YT-xk5jl]

@FBDmoney your brain is at odds with your head

[@francoisdutoit5998]

@@moosankocee2123 To your question I will say yes. If that is what you live and breath, if that is what you sell, if through that you make a living, it's only common sense that it is part of your life philosophy.

[@moosankocee2123]

@@francoisdutoit5998 Respectfully I disagree

[@idonwonpeace8238]

Other politicians are pro free market and capitalists. The hypocrisy is directed to those who preach equality of outcomes and redestribution

[@ayandamvana6249]

Equality is everyone being able to afford those shoes!! Otherwise what is the point of equality if it's gonna make us all poor instead of wealthy?

[@YT-xk5jl]

@idonwonpeace8238 Other politicians especially those within the racist DA claim to fight against inequality and claim to care about those who are on the reviving end of inequality- poor Africans. Yet they support WMC and act as puppets for WMC. That is where the real hypocrisy lies. How is scrapping the minimum wage for example going to solve inequality?

[@idonwonpeace8238]

@@ayandamvana6249 😂 Angie motshega strikes again. If we could all afford the shoes, then they would just increase the price and they will be elite again.

[@CollenMhlongo-en2ne]

My take on this is that we are consumers and spenders, not producers and manufacturers

[@neommutle8033]

Maybe if they could wear, South Africa 🇿🇦 designers or any African brand, as Pan Africans. Some say its his money, but i say lead also with actions, an event like this is a chance to showcase African brands.

[@mamaumomalematsa7365]

Exactly

[@nakedikhei7883]

I hope you and I are wearing South African brands - not some made in China sneakers because they are affordable 😅

[@vusibiyela6032]

Yes that's a good suggestion. But the "South African Brands" must also start manufacturing locally. If that becomes the standard

[@tshidisokele3672]

And when he says we must industrialise nationalise so we can produce those types of shoes you say no… what do people want? Right now there are things we buying at overseas because there is no production in South Africa l

[@UhuruUhuru]

My understanding is that the suit was designed locally. It is harder with shoes especially formal shoes. Is there a brand that is at that level?

[@fredbantu3694]

Now you see why they threw out the Thomas Sankara principles. It serious bad taste a total phoney.

[@YT-xk5jl]

@fredbantu3694 you MK supporters must focus on your corrupt Zuma who is go to jail soon. You talk about Malema but your uncle Zuma was convicted on corruption charges. He was found guilty. Now you want to act like he is a saint. Focus on your corrupt Zuma and leave Malema alone. We love the EFF with or without Sankara principles. Meanwhile Sankara was not a saint. Maybe the EFF realized that. Maybe you should too

[@njabulomasina4180]

Che Guevara, a true revolutionary, would never even think of wearing designer clothing. I don't have an issue with politicians wearing designer clothes, but don't call yourself a revolutionary. Don't invoke that imagery. The reason you call yourself a 'revolutionary,' is because you're trying to make yourself look a certain way to onlookers, and thus, you benefit from the invocation of that imagery. We as onlookers reserve the right to call you out when we're of the opinion that you don't embody the tenets of what constitutes a true revolutionary.

[@mojokanjani6123]

😂😂😂 My brother you are lying, Che was wearing an Oyster Rolex watch Hugo Chaves was a Revolutionary was wearing band clothes, Gucci LV, ect, Puttin, wears a 250 tjousand watch, Paul Stuart shouse , Marting Greenfeilds suuts, So dont be pitty be realistic, Malemas wife is a Chuttered Accountant she can afford

[@njabulomasina4180]

@mojokanjani6123 Thanks for pointing that out brother, you are correct. 1. Revolutionaries are human, after all, with interests and things they value. My understanding is that he owned these as prized possessions and not necessarily for opulence. 2. Rolex watches have never been considered inexpensive; however, they previously occupied a much more accessible price range. As a point of reference, a stainless steel Submariner Date retailed for $180 in 1957. Adjusting for inflation, that would still only be equal to roughly $1,600 today. To add some additional perspective, a brand-new, stainless steel Submariner Date now costs $8,550. 3. Ultimately, Che was known amongst the people as a man with a disdain for wealth, excess, and inequality and he tried his best to live up to that. For me, this doesn't nullify the point. If you invoke that imagery, then you need to try and embody those tenets to the best of your ability. Whether you're Che or Julius.

[@mojokanjani6123]

@@njabulomasina4180 My problem is Selective critisizm when it comes to people, wevpoint out petty littlevthings and inflatevthem into major focus deterences Malemas tastevis deffferent from Lets Say Mbalula or any other pokitician, tome fact that tge Media hores statrt pointing petti things it shows they ran outvof Amunition to destroy his charector, 2 Tgey will inflste Gayton now to ve little others Gsyton said it him self that his into pokitics for money, he deniex Yhe Holocost in Gaza and said theres no Genocide happening there meaning his unde Robert Hadovs pocket, Malema is not easly bought, Tgey fight him bcz he stand his ground and you cannot jugdge him on how tgeczmecia potrsys his orgsnisation, ruther ee look at tgeir pokicies first, When Terrrebrantch was alive he said something amazing, and he was criticised and brutalisedHe said we can not just give power to black people, tgey have never controlled such poeer tgey will destroy this country, turhs out thst wss true, my point here is i dont Criticise people based on how others feel about them,

[@YT-xk5jl]

@njabulomasina4180 what imagery? It’s only in tiny brains that the image of a so-called revolutionary is Che Guevara. Robin Hood was one of the very first revolutionaries in the world, arguably so, because he challenged the status quo of inequality and he was and dressed rich. So rest

[@njabulomasina4180]

@YT-xk5jl You need to learn to think abstractly instead of concretely Mr/Mrs "Big Brain". The idea of a revolutionary is an idealized image that no one person can fully embody. As we all know, human beings are deeply flawed. I used Che as an example of a good representation of someone who embodies the core tenets of what constitutes a revolutionary. It doesn't mean that he's the quintessential example. Like it or not, people have an image of what a revolutionary is supposed (given the principles they espouse ) to look like, and Che is an accessible example for many people ...

[@lungilebhengu7454]

Malema has never pleaded poverty. People have a right to enjoy themselves as they wish. Let's not be jealous in the name of righteousness or being holier than thou.😊😊

[@siphamandlagiftmbewu8081]

"Never be seen in public showing opulence" that's what he always said and preached. This guy is a hoax. Iam down with him and his EFF. He is just another hungry African pretending to be a Pan-Africanist

[@Seelmac]

Malema's lifestyle contrast with his political rhetoric. Julius Malema has been accused of hypocrisy due to the contrast between his lavish lifestyle and his political rhetoric advocating for the poor and working class.[2][3] Despite positioning himself as a champion of the working class and calling for the nationalization of mines and banks, Malema is known for his love of expensive goods such as Breitling watches and Gucci handbags, which he openly flaunts.[2][3] This behavior is seen as hypocritical by many who argue that Malema is exploiting the poor for political gain while enjoying the benefits of capitalism himself.[2][3] Additionally, Malema has faced criticism and legal troubles related to allegations of tax evasion and corruption, further undermining his credibility as a leader fighting for economic justice.[3] His past convictions for hate speech have also been a point of contention, as they seem to contradict his claims of representing the marginalized.[3] While Malema has been able to build a significant political following, especially among young and poor black South Africans, his hypocrisy and controversial behavior have raised concerns about the sincerity of his populist agenda and the potential dangers he poses to South Africa's democracy and economy.

[@judithmoate5448]

My problem with false media narratives is that even the ChatGPT prompts agree with nonsense. I don't know what keywords you have put for this output but normalise doing research and stop feeding into anything the media says....

[@Sibo_M20]

His lifestyle doesn't align with his political ideology, we need to hold the EFF to those standards. Socialism does not align with opulence.

[@nkosinathitonyhlatshwayo3110]

That has always been the downfall of the so-called Pan Africanist leaders. Seriously, what's the purpose of wearing a 30K shoe, modest is when he wears a shoe around 2.5K, it is representable and of good quality. This guys they say one thing, and do the other.

[@ginakuhlmann211]

"Apparently" the shoes R30 000, the jacket he's wearing is around R50 000, the wife's dress is around R60 000 and her earring are worth around R130 0000, him and he's wife are dressed in almost R300 000 worth of clothing in one night, he's salary cannot afford him this sort of opulence, he is not a business mogul, we're just trying to understand how he is this wealthy especially with all the corruption that goes on in SA.

[@nakedikhei7883]

?

[@josephkwashi3301]

Champagne socialist 🍾🥂

[@YT-xk5jl]

And then? Maybe if you worked as hard as Malema you too would have some of that champagne

[@ayakhasokabo8816]

​@@YT-xk5jlYeh lets all start investing in a VBS bank scheme.

[@mosesmkt7561]

The people who complain about Malema they are playing politics they are not genuine. They are trying to fuel people to hate Malema. If Malema afford R50000 shoes and he wish to wear it he can do so . We know the great Job he is doing im assisting people.

[@blacksands93]

The question is where does a politician get that kind of money?🤨 50k for shoes. If that’s what he spends on a pair of shoes then how much is he hiding? That’s not his money that’s people’s money. Entrepreneurs who work 10years will tell you they still can’t afford 50k shoes. This doesn’t make sense.

[@YT-xk5jl]

@blacksands93 😂 😂 😂 I used to think poverty was a disease of the body but I’m now sure it’s a disease of the mind. Malema has been working since he was 18 and now he makes at least 90k or so, DO THE MATHS. And maybe get a job so you too can wear nice shoes. Lastly, Malema doesn’t even have access to “people’s “ money as in, tax payers money. He isn’t in government! He’s only a parliamentarian!

[@YT-xk5jl]

@blacksands93 and it isn’t 50k it’s 28k. 😂 😂 😂 just get a job so you too can ball

[@blacksands93]

@@YT-xk5jl lol seems nice in politics now I understand why everyone was studying PPE. Not to serve but to flex.

[@faithing88]

Assisting who, how are we assisted with him accepting bribes money stolen from grannies at VBS to live lavishly

[@phumelelomthimude8082]

I think the issue is because with Julius we are fighting WMC and those brands represent a large chunk of WMC. Also people start wondering where he gets all this money not just his dressing but also his lifestyle and his kids 😅they are super comfortable in the lifestyle. I stopped being EFF after that Lord Renwick and Rob Hersorv meeting and they came back with a stronger EFF and funding for the #ZMF campaign.

[@aarongunnz9513]

Malema is part of WMC

[@YT-xk5jl]

@aarongunnz9513 prove it. Otherwise kee quiet. Imagine thinking we will believe a DA racist supporter / member whose only proof is, “trust me”.

[@YT-xk5jl]

@phumelelomthimude8082 if you had a job and maybe a life, you wouldn’t spend so much time worrying on what Malema wears or doesn’t wear. He got his money from working. That word maybe foreign to you. He has been earning a salary since he was 14 (ANCYL) and he has earned a salary till now. DO THE MATHS.

[@eliudnkuna3930]

​@@YT-xk5jlcorrect...he has been working and there was time he owing SARS millions for R40k salary...ironic heh

[@makgatiisaac3208]

But some of thier bicycles cost 200k and we never talked about them

[@diatilenthoba8262]

It's his money...he must wear what his heart pleases...

[@velelambeuralukakevideos372]

Absolutely

[@GcinaTV]

Yet he claims "revolution" every chance he gets. Ulwani, nobani ngeGucci?

[@GcinaTV]

If he told us directly: "I want, you to give me money to live a certain lifestyle without ever giving you anything back but verbal doodoo" I think you wouldn't give him another second of your life. Musa ukuyi'qambela amanga.

[@YETI_312]

Lol. He can't coz that goes against his beliefs😂. How can a communist participate In outright capitalism🤦‍♂️. It's a shame that you guys don't know these politicians you worship

[@sammabuela964]

Do you give him money?he earns a salary, you reason like a Grade R kid​@@GcinaTV

[@giftmtshali2046]

The problem is not Julius Malema but all politicians living elite lifestyles and it is systematic. We can't be singling out Malema on this issue.

[@UhuruUhuru]

I think the singling out of a few is malicious

[@susanmphiwa7867]

what if it was a gift🤷

[@jo-d-lo38]

​@@susanmphiwa7867Or a bribe😂😂😂.

[@umbukisobtv]

The guy is getting paid more than R120k so I don’t think this is an issue. Some of us are wearing stuff which costs more than his salary.

[@aarongunnz9513]

We have to single out Malema cos he claims to be representing the poor

[@jabulanedladla8905]

It's an exposure of filthy richness. Unless people are aware of how you accumulated such wealth in a short space of time, having never been a worker or labourer in your lifetime. With ANC people, it's a suspiciously conclusive argument that the gains come from corruption.

[@velelambeuralukakevideos372]

Malema is a human being like all of us, and he is still young and he is working, so he must wear anything he wants to, as long as he afford it’s okay. and CIC have build a lot people houses and take some kids to Schools, unlike Ramaphosa and John Steenhuisen

[@stephensutherland413]

B.S.

[@raynoldzondo6375]

Is Malema not above 40 years? Young?

[@reversewithpoetry4175]

He should have bought shoes from PEP

[@bahlembatha727]

Just admit your CIC is a capitalist and stop being a blind sheep. Yoh niyabhora man!

[@MaryMemela-e8d]

​@@reversewithpoetry4175in your dreams

[@2xkilo2920]

He is a young guy Malema is helping people and he is not a minister get off why don’t you buy for yourself get off Malema

[@ndubanesol111]

My favourite podcast, already waiting for Mighti Jamie to bless my morning breeze. Thank you for the great content.

[@UhuruUhuru]

New episode tomorrow morning.

[@monkimabiletsa332]

Poverty mentality says if you are African, a genuine African, you must be poor, look poor, live in a dirty township and a small dingy house. Poverty mentality and lack of self-love gets you to criticize those who oppose the narrative and live an exemplary life to which all Africans should aspire for. So Fotsek to self haters. Leave Julius alone.

[@UhuruUhuru]

Fair point.

[@percysaasa2417]

Malema ideologies makes him to be judged by the people, we black are not stupid some of us are reading books and newspapers. He advocates for Marxism and leninsm but he's worth billions of dollars and stays in Sandton with white people under DA while his voters are black and stay in Alexander township under Eff. My brother his shoes can feed many families in Alexander or take many kids to good schools with only 1 pair of Gucci shoes. Che Guevara and Chris Hani warned us about such revolutionaries, Malema is a capitalists behind the scenes and Socialist in front of your eyes.

[@MariaMokoena-y5u]

He must also stop criticizing people when they build their mansions of their choice and bank their own money under the matrass bcos he can also buy a pair of shoes worth over 30000. Tshwene ha e pone makopo. This is what politicians are after boasting about designer clothes meanwhile people can't even afford a loaf of bread and we are the ones who are voting for them,even if he started polics early in life, we also started voting early in life so what is the difference

[@levykekana5745]

The thing is that the wear overalls during parliamentary sitting as a sign of representating the poor ... hypocrites these ones

[@UhuruUhuru]

But can’t you represent the poor even if you are not poor.

[@levykekana5745]

@UhuruUhuru read my post again you'll realize that I didn't say what you've posted

[@Brucejpw]

If he behaves hypocritically the voters will notice and it will show up in his support. To me the bloated size of government is much more obscene than this single minor event. South Africans are pretty unanimous in WHAT we want to achieve, (e.g. eliminate corruption and poverty as a start), but we are divided on HOW, i.e. with what ideologies and economic policies we should follow to achieve these goals. There are many countries that tried the marxist/socialist route which advocated for equality over equity, and which are now basket cases, and there are many countries that achieved economic success following free market and even libertarian principles that have achieved spectacular success in reducing poverty. I would rather trust politicians (e.g. Herman Mashaba) who have actually run businesses (where the real value and jobs are created), than the career politicians who don't know how to do anything but distract and divide the population. Bigger government is not the solution, it's the problem.

[@YT-xk5jl]

@Brucejpw there’s nothing hypocritical about this. Malema has never said don’t wear fancy shoes at a fancy event. He said don’t display wealth in the face of poverty. Durban Fest is filled with rich people not poor. And people can do whatever they like. Most EFF supporters/ support base are going nowhere. Whether Malema wears a R28 shoes or R28k shoes

[@nomfunekonosilela3895]

It's his money and these, attacks are simply malicious. Durban July is not a gathering of the poor, he's never gone to any township wearing fancy clothes and he's not spending our tax money,, let him be.

[@jeronimodavidgaroupa5143]

How can you be sure that he is not spending your tax money? Are you sure he is not going to spend lavilishily your tax money when he become your President?

[@gillbersth6853]

​@jeronimodavidgaroupa5143 He is not spending tax money because he is not running a government department that has a public budget.

[@SalphyMercy-ty8zk]

Malema is a big time giver,he has helped a lot of people,so therefore I don't mind him spoiling himself and his family,it does not do any harm to anyone.

[@minawena4428]

Jamie, you have been biased. You don't know about Ramaphosa's clothes even though there were articles about him wearing SA brands? Come on! The media never expose what Ramaphosa wears but exposed Julius's shoes? Which media? Twitter? I thought you wanted to be a credible source of information but I always get disappointed by you inserting your biased opinions.

[@sasonelben-ahdam6292]

🤔 like the DA Leader have Grade 12 as his highest level of Education..... Or let me ask is this TRUE ? then why can't he be crucified like any other Black Politician?

[@UhuruUhuru]

its true but there are double standards.

[@jabulilehlongwane9897]

Some MPs lost their jobs because they couldn't prove their qualifications. Yet we have a Minister who have only Matric.

[@MaryMemela-e8d]

He has grade 11 not grade 12

[@sasonelben-ahdam6292]

@@MaryMemela-e8d wow

[@facetubelive1]

One thing that people miss is that, Julious has a job and a salary. He uses his money like anybody else to buy himself what he love. It is very narrow minded for people to think a public representative should look poor because they fight for poor people.

[@Matty4587]

You should practice what you preach. If you lead a party that advocates capitalism, then wear what you can afford. However, if you belong to a party that stands for socialism and fights for the poor, it is hypocritical to wear clothing that costs so much money that most people would take years to earn that amount. Malema is a clear example of 'do as I say, not as I do.

[@aarongunnz9513]

You can't call yourself a revolutioneer and go on and wear Louis Vuitton and Gucci. That's a piss in the face of the poor

[@UhuruUhuru]

Why??

[@aarongunnz9513]

@@UhuruUhuru piss in the face of the poor

[@UhuruUhuru]

Tell us why? If I wear Woolworths brands and they wear Jet is there any difference in principle.

[@mdumebra5916]

He can wear whatever he want, this man started politics long ago when he had nothing. I have seen him giving a lot to the poor building houses, schools etc. I remember Ramaphosa wearing cheap shoes couldn't buy a poor man a Fridge

[@MargaretPoyser-w8g]

You should ask how he's become so rich all of a sudden.

[@mdumebra5916]

@user-ix2ox4fm9d He's a politician a member of parliament they are well paid I mean he's also running I big opposition party there could be other sources of income we don't know off this is life bra, you also, you can suddenly become a billionaire or multi billionaire we don't know what you are busy with.

[@blacksands93]

The man is not an entrepreneur nor a business owner. He is a politician. Where does he get the kind of money to spend 30k on shoes bra!? Shoes!🤷🏽‍♂️ Politicians can not be living of other people’s money.

[@YT-xk5jl]

@user-ix2ox4fm9d it’s not all of a sudden. He has had money for a while now. He has been working and collecting Salary even before now eg COSAS. ANCYL. If you know nothing just keep quiet. The racist DA and WMC started a campaign against Malema and that’s why petty stories about Malema’s shoes become news. It never used to be that way because he wasn’t that well known then. But he has had money for a while.

[@blacksands93]

@@YT-xk5jl Question is where and hwo did he get it? You make it sound like COSAS, and ANCYL are companies. He isn't an entrepreneur. So that means it's corruption my guy. Ya'll love this man so much you'll let him get away with anything.

[@manayesh]

I don't have a problem with a revolutionary wearing quality clothing and driving a quality car like Haval. But the question is what is quality. I know for sure a R700 Truworths pair of shoes won't last long while a R5k latest Flosheim will last for many years. Is it really necessary to wear a R30k shoe? Will it last for generations even of worn everyday? Is it ok for socialism advocate to drive a R1.5m capitalist Mercedes car instead of a communist R500k Haval?

[@rn82929]

BOSS, you are obfuscating the truth. EFF positions itself as the leader of socialistic politics. How can one who champions a socialistic narrative yet wear designer clothing. Designer clothing is one of the major representations of capitalism. Furthermore, you compare Juju to other politicians who are confirmed capitalists, how does your comparison makes sense. This could be a scene straight out of Animal Farm, Four legs good, two legs better.

[@NinohBrown]

The same person that was wearing a Thomas Sankara T-shirt during campaigns? Personally i do not believe the EFF politics are genuine or they will do what they claim to represent. If you have watched Julius Malema interview with Faith Mangope or Mbuyiseni Ndlozi debate with Herman Mashaba you will pick up an element of classism or insensitivity around ownership and participation in industries like Spaza Shops, Waiters, Truck drivers, general workers.

[@kgabaneleraisa4528]

They should never talk about Sankara anymore

[@fredbantu3694]

They dropped the Sankara principles long ago.

[@zanulabuschagne4826]

Where is the Alexandra school? Why not spend this money to build the school you promised?

[@UhuruUhuru]

thats a fair question but I have one for you if he he built the school and also wore these expensive shoes, would you still complain?

[@sammabuela964]

Julius never said he will donate his salary, Gayton did only cos he got billions from Goldfields mines BEE scam with the likes of Baleka Mbete

[@monkimabiletsa332]

Tell your racist brothers in Mogale City to withdraw their objections to EFF application for zoning the farm. You should at least inform yourself why there is no progress, instead of insinuating that it's because he is using the money for his personal use. Did you even donate to the fund? If not, what business of yours is it why the school is not progressing? Nonsense.

[@GNK245]

What is the start to finish process of building a school? (take 20yrs to answer)

[@VuyisileLunguza-pw1rj]

@@UhuruUhuru valid point sir 😊

[@minawena4428]

Ok EFF spokesperson. Diverting the issue and whataboutism. Did you miss where Julius himself said EFF leaders should not go to communities dressed flamboyant? Did you miss where the ANC SG was criticized for driving his R5 million car while campaigning in KZN? (This is not just an EFF thing). Did you miss when the minister of electricity was criticized for wearing a Michael Kors T shirt on TV (and stopped doing it)? This is NOT just something that happens to EFF (not even saying Julius because your implications are that the criticism is directed towards EFF). You are supposed to be a journalist (alternative to mainstream media). Diverting from the issue and trying to be EFF spokesperson.

[@UhuruUhuru]

I criticized the minister for wearing Micheal Kors. I made a video on TikTok. I am not hearing a real argument from you though. I am hearing you accuse me instead of reason with me by giving facts and counterpoints.

[@ogloc4040]

Malema preaches equality, battling poverty and borders opening , while he’s wearing Gucci, living lavish lifestyle and living in a gated community…. It’s fair that he is singled out on this issues

[@monkimabiletsa332]

It's not fair. It's harassment.

[@mamaumomalematsa7365]

​@@monkimabiletsa332act what you preach. Why advertising and supporting white monopoly?? Is it harassment 😂😂😂😂

[@st.james0]

For proper context, H&M stores in the developed world are mostly patronized by the lower middle class instead of the high class. This shows the media's bias towards some parties... A list of all politicians and their lifestyle preferences would be a fair comparison.

[@UhuruUhuru]

I agree, the idea that shopping at h&m is an exhibition of lavish living was never justifiable to me

[@charlesingman4067]

H&M I agree with ... R30 000 shoes are expensive by any normal persons standards.

[@SizweSizwe-l2o]

Why do we criticize our fellow blacks,i know that R30 000 can do a lot for the poor black family but ask yourself that what about the whites that are living in multi million mansions,we don't criticize them,please let's be fair,there are many of our black people that wins lotto and they don't care about their poor neighbors,Malema is doing something that makes him happy so let's not stand in his happiness

[@normankhumalo5603]

Mr. Julius Sello Malema has all the right to wear whatever he loves to wear. He has dedicated his life to fight and speak for the down trodden. Jealousy will always be there. Live and let live

[@gladwellmokome7245]

Yes he can. I do kot see any problem. The guy is successful

[@TharoSol]

I don't know of any poor person who was pulled out of poverty by another poor person, but I know of a lot of poor people who were pulled out of poverty by rich people 2. When CIC said at the launch of the ground forces meeting in STD Bank arena, and one must listen to the full speech not just a clip, he said, fighters when you go to do door to door don't show opulence and he expanded on what he defined what opulence is. Durban July, is a opulent event, it's an event where designers showcase their best creations and so on and those who attend also come dressed to the T Lastly, EFF and Juju have done and are doing a lot for people in the country, CIC runs a soup kitchen, feeding people daily in Seshego. I hope he buys a Bugatti soon, so that those who hate him will choke from their hatred

[@UhuruUhuru]

Fair point

[@obakengsethaiso8083]

Who should wear it??? Dats madness

[@AndyGeeeeee]

If it's his money and he can afford it that's fine. Cabinet ministers spend more than 30k of tax payers money. This is targeting certain people for negative reporting. Jamie we see what mainstream media is doing.

[@POETICmentor81]

Thomas Sankara and Ibrahim Traore represent the Pan African ideologies and Malema is preaching Pan Africanism to feed himself and his family. His infact a capitalist in a form of socialism

[@kfutuahnkain86]

To eradicate poverty does not mean that you must be poor. Western leaders have eradicated poverty and not by being poor themselves.

[@imranmahabeer6365]

@@kfutuahnkain86 thats 30% mentality way of thinking leaders splash out on luxury whilst u live jondols

[@PhumlaneAmbroseNdaba-n6o]

Yes, you can be something out of your imagination & desire of your heart.

[@marcopeel]

Your life needs to align with your values and your politics.

[@Olcool]

@@marcopeel so you should throw away all your wealth just to fight for the poor?

[@marcopeel]

@@Olcool dude he bought shoes…shoes. Get some perspective

[@SonOfTheSoil834]

Being a revolutionary is not a punishment..Soon will be saying they shouldn’t drive expensive cars or have expensive houses ..or maybe even choose what phones they should use which is illogical and impractical worse is senseless

[@kgabaneleraisa4528]

@@SonOfTheSoil834 yes they shouldn't. We don't manufacture car let alone expensive one

[@SonOfTheSoil834]

@@kgabaneleraisa4528 Let their own presidents come and stay at RDP houses at loxion if that matters …one thing they fail to understand is that EFF is the least of them all parties to pretend and even fake or lie for the sake of being loved 🤣they rather not be voted for than to pretend or lie to people .😂😂ther I trust them 100%…you are not practical at all🤞🏽

[@SonOfTheSoil834]

@@kgabaneleraisa4528 then you far behind ….advocating for SA to produce their own items doesn’t mean I shouldn’t buy the available items that I like from abroad..the aim is not to reflec hating on the items from abroad but rather a wish !I believe he has a lot of items produced locally that he likes and even buy but he is not limited to that .and is a mater of logic

[@mkmlombi969]

Malema represent a bigger picture of Africa and black people as the whole. You are bigger than shoes Ma guy let go please!

[@zunabukosi9679]

Imagine a random individual harassing you about the grocery items you bought with your own salary and suggesting how you should spend it. It's inappropriate. The people of South Africa have been taught to despise the EFF and its official. It will take an unusual situation for them to realize that they have been duped all along. A few people are also beginning to question the media's demonisation of Zuma. Vuka Afrika, Vuk' emaqandeni...

[@jo-d-lo38]

HE ONCE SAID THAT HE WEARS EXPENSIVE CLOTHES BECAUSE HE WANTS TO INSPIRE THE DOWNTRODDEN 😂😂😂. MIND YOU,WE HAVE MANY GUCCI SOCIALISTS IN THE RULING PARTY..GIGABA AND YENGENI COME TO MIND.

[@neermalapillay8016]

Easy money gets them luxuries shameful

[@YT-xk5jl]

Instead of being jealous maybe you should get a job so you can also enjoy the luxuries. Lazy thinker

[@NgilimaTresor]

Malice rather than anything else is the motive of many journalists😂

[@andile5945]

No i disagree with this. malema stood infront of his whole political party, preached about leaders, displays of opulence and revolutionary principles. What is he doing at durban july anyway? Its a tough spot for his wife though i empathise. really!

[@T.Mothibi]

The Hypocrisy is astounding. He preaches for african identity and against colonialism but is the first one to buy outrageously expensive foreign brands. This man is a clown that I cannot take seriously.

[@DaphneyNyamakazi]

Malema helps many people like arts later Zahara Doc Malenga andSherbermix

[@JohannesButi]

In fact we vote for someone today, tomorrow he is an instant millionnaire, while i remain poor for the nwxt 5 years, and probably 100 years, while they get more and more rich. We are being used as a step ladder to wealth.

[@wynanddercksen2679]

I agree but people complaining and saying we must buy African support African businesses and not support western money...so is it good enough for us but not for our leaders

[@UhuruUhuru]

The suit was locally designed and made.

[@KungFuMouse]

Lets quickly look where that money came from? Did it come from the VBS looting? Also don’t say you for the poor then buy these shoes. Donate 60% of your salary to help poor people develop.

[@KhulekaniZondi-j5j]

Supporting white monopoly capital with your cash and blaming it politicaly?

[@Mushlanga]

Malema is not the problem. The problem is his supporters who compare him to Thomas Sankara

[@michaeljabe9919]

If the public representative can afford the item with their own salary then I don’t have a problem. We all buy ourselves nice things with the money we work for or at least want to be able to buy ourselves nice things with the money we make.

[@blacksands93]

This goes against his “white monopoly” politics. He wants us to be socialists buying from China and Russia. Make it make sense my guy

[@carmennicholson2867]

So what's wrong with what he wears?? Should he dress down to please other? How often does people.in uniform gets to dress up? Wearing a 30,000 rand shoes, what's so wrong with that? He works and earned a salary. If one dresses in uniforms clothes everyday, when he's stepping out for a function, he should dress the best! He should he have "dress down? He had dressed like pauper they would be talks! people of EFF are in uniforms every day so when the occasions arrive, such as going to a GALA, if any members want to put on big SPLASH with expensive outfits, it shouldn't be seen as extravagant, not every day thing, moreover, it's his money? he has right to make a SPLASH ONCE IN A WHILE!! As long as his money is legit' LEAVE THE MAN ALONE! How often does this happen??

[@UhuruUhuru]

Did you comment before watching?

[@khantsembatsane9255]

Is supporting African designers dressing down. What a wow. 😢Him wearing expensive suits to work, it's okay I guess. But he wears overall to represent those who vote him. Then explain why doesn't he and his wife use the Durban July as an opportunity to show case an African designers, from shoes to accessories. Wants to unite one Africa so we can trade easily. So there is African designers he could have chosen. Give a talented artist a break and make them big. Is he not a sell out for the economic empowerment program he is all about.

[@RealWealth-qh5xn]

But I work. I deliver. I get paid. I can afford. Why should I not satisfy myself after many years of hard work?

[@Olcool]

He is a bussinessman. why not buy it if he can afford it.

[@itumelengnthaba7419]

Life is never without a sense of irony... Fake PAN AFRICAN revolutionaries branding themselves with authentic colonial NAMES😂 VIVA TO GENUINE REVOLUTIONARIES #SANKARA #CAPTAIN_TRAORE

[@hloghika6063]

Malema contradicts everything he supposedly stands for. ... eg. white monopoly capitalists condemnation, but privately partying with them ...................

[@tearyb]

No Jamie, it is a big thing. Stop tying to sugar coat Malema. He can wear what he likes but then don’t claim to be a revolutionary. He’s a power hungry fake.

[@lungaxm]

People post about nasty things on social media just to pay their bills, it's absurd. But that doesn't necessarily mean that's not how they feel all the time

[@iliketoeatchickenbal]

Yes I am sure Kwame Nkrumah, Malcom X, Marcus Garvey, Thomas Sankara, Chris Hani, Subhas Chandra Bose all wore and showed off their designer clothing while advocating for the economic freedom for their people. I really hope one day people can wake up.

[@lindsv]

Wouldn't it surely be a better idea for the leader of a movement that is trying to uplift the economy of a country to rather buy local goods? Surely he could rather support his own country's local struggling economy by buying his clothes locally. We have some amazing designers here who would dress him (and his wife)even snappier than he could even imagine. For cheaper I'd bet, and, if it not - well the money goes back into OUR economy. And that goes for all our rich politicians and anybody in the lime light. Please! - show off our local artists, designers at every chance where the world is looking at this country. What you do privately is your business.

[@billyrajoo8076]

We the citizens are paying everythin for them .They dont use any of their money ..Think they are overpaid

[@fortune4021]

What people are saying is, you can have the money, spend it but they shouldn't see you spending your money

[@YT-xk5jl]

@fortune4021 he’s a public figure, they are always going to see him. You people do realize he doesn’t really have a private life right?

[@fortune4021]

@@YT-xk5jl what i actually meant is that public figures always wear expensive things but they aren't flashy. So once people can put a price on an item that's when they start talking.

[@ThokozaniSithole-lt5yx]

He did not post the price...there was no showing of opulence there

[@YT-xk5jl]

Exactly. He also didn’t flaunt the shoe. He took a pic with his wife and some jobless Karen decided to find out the price of the shoe. So how is that flaunting? We wouldn’t even know how much it costs without someone doing the digging

[@charlesingman4067]

I think politicians lifestyles are examined by the media once there are questions of corruption the ANC and other political parties included. There will obviously be questions concerning the EFF because of the scandals. The reality is that even at a base level politicians earn good salaries, often live in state funded housing..... thus reducing costs to your own pocket.

[@kgwatlekoloane1149]

Thomas Sankara, Frantz Fanon they quote this revolutionaries when they mock poor people capitalist of note He is from Limpopo what do you expect Limpopo guys are stealing so that they can Bragg the people who put them in power

[@nettysithole4488]

What politicians wear or dress got nothing to do with other people.

[@lavidaNOTA]

Optics mean a lot… Which is why the dress maker should’ve been tagged!

[@cecillekinnear4585]

Julius should talk the talk and walk the walk ( in the appropriate shoes) Has he heard of champagne socialists?

[@ndubanesol111]

Generally he must be modest to avoid perceptions. Dont flount your wealth juju but you dobt have to wear red overalls but decent dress.

[@kay88188]

Just because you have something in common with someone (e.g. Race) does not mean you represent what they represent, it also does not mean if what you represent is different then it is automatically bad. Some black leaders think all black people want the exact same thing. Fundamentally a group of people may want the same thing but not in the same order of priority. I think people are upset because he once told his fighters to not show opulence and because that expensive brand is owned by "white monopoly capital" . I do not care what they wear as long as they do not utter words like "we are poor".

[@irvinmkhari9088]

He is member of Parliament, he get paid monthly salary. Is up to them how and when to use it.

[@bonganimasina2751]

Yes if they are not using the public funds is fine. Why would anyone not use their earned cash in what satisfies them.

[@johnmills9360]

I dont care if Julius pays R30 000 for uncomfortable shoes 🤣 I prefer R700 Hitech . My H&M are fakes from Thailand .

[@nakedikhei7883]

😅

[@pitsoramatlotlo7994]

But is the aim not to patronise black businesses, so if we get the land how will we keep it if money does not circulate amongst black people. However if a shoe is bought from a black designer it would have went a long way plus the free marketing.

[@lebogangwalter1120]

But 30k is okay , a few years ago they got him again with Gucci shoes ....its also age that plays a roll , Julia's can't dress up as old people...

[@charlesingman4067]

The reality is .... Mandela was not poor ... he lived in Houghton a very affluent suburb, as much as anything else I think it is attitude rather than material things. Politicians often have side hustles and businesses etc that existed before their entry into politics. Also political connections do not hurt when it comes to business ... no problem with that as long as it is above board. I think actions speak louder than words ... represent the poor etc in action and that will speak louder than any words or gucci loafers. SA is not the USA where business is run by an intermediary while you are president! The other reality is ... that in the case of the EFF they are in parliament not in government so they have no control of policy or spending ... they are merely a voice. I believe most people would rather be represented by someone who is successful that one who is not. The clothing is a representation of this ... in the correct places. Does Julius arrive in the townships dressed like that?

[@vusibiyela6032]

The EFF voters have no problem with Malema's shoes. It's those that don't vote for EFF that are making unnecessary noises

[@ChulumancoMasina]

Chris Hani died in suburbs living with whites but but he was pro black people and pro African wearing means nothing. Being African loving African people doesn't mean starvation.. people are in Sandton but they're fighting for a good living of people in sharks they don't live with them.. people must understand politics

[@kgosananaanyane2256]

He didn’t steal the land and enslave the entire human race to buy his Gucci. That’s his style and this criticism is too old.

[@stepmaster9988]

My brother I was so worried where you might take this discussion but I'm relieved at the end 😅 We live in an economic and political context with settlers who have stolen whole countries even a few continents yet these same people have orchestrated our attentions towards a bunch of inconsequential micro issues instead of the things that really matter and determine the course not just of individual Africans lives but of this continent as a whole Thank you for redirecting the discussion back to the bigger picture

[@RFDS333]

What policies of the DA are anti poor? No party as far as I am aware is anti poor?! I have never heard a party say we shouldn’t help the poor it’s the means by which they want to help the poor. Johan Rupert said it best “no handouts, but yes to hands up”. Give a man a fish he’ll eat for a day but teach that man to fish and he’ll eat for the rest of his life. I don’t like these false equivalencies you paint about how people are never questioning the ANC. You remember a little homestead that Zuma had with a famous fire pool? I’m pretty sure I remember people questioning that. People point it out specifically with the EFF because when it’s time for votes you wear red but when you party you wear White Monopoly capital. You need to look at their position and their stance on this and you’ll understand why people are brining it up

[@YT-xk5jl]

To those saying his shoe is at odds with his politics, their envy must be at odds with their conscience. These hypocrites never condemn Malema for building homes for gogos and fighting for old people since he is not a gogo himself. They also don’t condemn Malema for fighting for young students even though he is not a young student himself. They must get a job, stop being envious and rest. Mxm

[@jeronimodavidgaroupa5143]

He is being honest. This is him and this is how your tax money will be spent when he become South-africa sitting President. Your tax money your country your choice. Hapyness or sadness, your choice.

[@powellpilusa9508]

He wears overalls people complain,he wears expensive brands they still complain,what I'm concerned about is not his lifestyle but what he's advocating,but the complainants are those who can't afford,I'd buy these shoes if i had money & still take poor children to school & give poor young girls free sanitary towels of which the government that we've voted for cannot afford.