Julius Malema Biography

The no-holds-barred Malema grew up in an underprivileged family. This seemingly shaped his political views which are inclined towards the less privileged in the society. His mother, a single parent, worked as a domestic worker. A Mopeds grew up in Seshego, Limpopo then known as Transvaal Province. His political life started when he was 9 or 10 years. He joined the African National Congress and was tasked with removing National Party posters.

Education

High School-Mohlakaneng High School, Seshego, Limpopo

2010-Diploma in youth development-University of South Africa (UNISA)

2011-Bachelors of Arts degree in Communications and African Languages-graduated 2016

BA (honors) in Philosophy UNISA-2017

Political Career

Destined to be a key political player, Julius Malema’s first stint in active politics was when he was elected chairman of the Youth League branch in Seshego and the regional chairman in 1995. Two years later, he was made the chairman of the Congress of South African Students (Cosas)for Limpopo province. He went on to become the national president of Cosas in 2001.

ANC Youth League leader

His political star was on the rise when in 2008 he was elected the ANC Youth League president in an exercise marred by fraud and intimidation. He clenched his seat on June 17, 2011, unopposed.