Malema Takes Another Swipe At Ndlozi, Calls Him A ‘Boy’ In Latest Exchange

Malema Calls Ndlozi A ‘Boy’ In Fresh Explosive Exchange As EFF Fallout Takes Another Turn

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has reignited his public disagreement with former party member Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi after referring to him as one of “the boys” in a social media response following their heated exchange over the 2026 Local Government Elections.

The latest development has attracted considerable attention in South African politics, with the disagreement exposing the continuing tension between the two former EFF comrades.

The dispute centres on Ndlozi’s decision not to participate in the November 4 municipal elections, a position he has defended as a deliberate personal choice and an exercise of his constitutional rights.

Malema, however, has strongly criticised the decision, arguing that refusing to vote undermines the sacrifices made by those who fought for South Africa’s democracy.

The controversy began after Ndlozi revealed during an interview on SABC1’s Daily Thetha that he had deliberately stayed away from the ballot box.

The former EFF spokesperson explained that he was unhappy with the growing fragmentation among black political parties in South Africa.

He questioned why citizens continued to face numerous political organisations competing for their support when unemployment, poverty and inequality remained major challenges.

Ndlozi also criticised what he described as political organisations prioritising leadership positions instead of serving ordinary communities.

He maintained that he did not want to participate in what he considered an increasingly divided political environment.

During a media briefing on Saturday, November 7, Malema responded angrily to Ndlozi’s position.

The EFF leader questioned how someone who considers himself intelligent could decide not to vote, particularly given the historical struggles that secured democratic rights for South Africans.

Malema also referred to former president Thabo Mbeki, questioning how Ndlozi could consider abstaining from voting while being associated with the Thabo Mbeki Foundation.

He argued that South Africans should exercise their democratic rights regardless of their disagreements with political parties.

Malema described not voting as abnormal and counter-revolutionary, making it clear that he strongly disagreed with his former colleague’s position.

In a lengthy social media response, he challenged Malema to examine the EFF’s electoral performance instead of concentrating on his personal decision not to vote.

He questioned why the party had lost a substantial portion of its support, arguing that political organisations must earn the confidence of voters.

According to the latest reported figures, the EFF’s national vote share dropped from 10.31% in the 2021 local government elections to approximately 6.22% in 2026.

Ndlozi argued that voters should never be treated as though their support automatically belongs to a particular political organisation.

He also insisted that abstaining from voting was a conscious decision and that citizens should not be forced or intimidated into participating in elections.

Malema Delivers Another Personal Response

The exchange took another interesting turn when Malema responded on social media.

The EFF leader indicated that he had already expressed his position and would not continue engaging in the disagreement.

He added that he would not respond further, particularly to “the boys”, a remark widely interpreted as another swipe at Ndlozi.

The comment has fuelled further discussions among political observers and supporters, with many questioning whether the disagreement reflects deeper divisions between the former colleagues.

Ndlozi left the EFF in 2025 following tensions within the organisation. His latest disagreement with Malema has once again brought their relationship into the political spotlight.

For the EFF, the controversy comes at a difficult moment as the party reflects on its performance in the 2026 elections and considers how to rebuild its support ahead of future national contests.

The public exchange has also raised a broader question about political accountability, democratic participation and whether citizens should be criticised for choosing not to vote.

Source; https://x.com/MDNnewss/status/2119836355970658730/photo/1?a=gDvlQNHli7yiFn-lva8&s=19

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