MySol Claps Back at Malema on WhatsApp After EFF Rally Attack: “You Are a Boy”

Mining entrepreneur Madibela, popularly known as MySol, has responded to Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema following remarks the politician made about him during an EFF rally in the North West.

The public exchange has sparked debate on social media, with South Africans divided over the confrontation between the businessman and the prominent opposition leader.

Malema reportedly targeted MySol during the EFF’s Tshela Thupa Rally at Letlhabile Stadium on Saturday, 24 October 2026. The event took place shortly before South Africa’s local government elections scheduled for 4 November.

During his address, Malema spoke about the need for greater black ownership of South Africa’s mining sector and used MySol as part of his argument. His comments drew a strong response from the crowd at the rally.

However, the reaction online was considerably more divided. Some social media users questioned why a black businessman who had built his own company was being singled out, while others defended Malema’s criticism.

MySol, who has previously indicated that he does not use social media platforms, decided to respond through WhatsApp. He reportedly shared a series of WhatsApp status updates and encouraged people who saw them to take screenshots and circulate his response.

In one of the messages, MySol directly mocked Malema and challenged him over the issue of hard work and economic success.

“Malema o ngwana boy. Screenshot boys and send him… People must work hard for opportunities chief…. O je bogobe boy 🤕 you need energy,” he wrote.

The message roughly conveyed the idea that Malema should focus on working hard and building opportunities rather than criticising others.

MySol also shared an apparently AI-generated image depicting Malema looking noticeably thinner. The image appeared to be another attempt to mock the EFF leader during the increasingly heated exchange.

The businessman’s response quickly spread beyond his WhatsApp contacts as users shared screenshots of his posts across social media.

Some users praised MySol for standing up to Malema, while others viewed the exchange as unnecessary political drama.

One social media user argued that MySol had contributed significantly to black economic empowerment and questioned why he was being criticised by Malema. Another described the businessman as having “cooked” Malema with his response.

The disagreement has also raised broader questions about the relationship between political movements and successful black entrepreneurs who operate independently of political organisations.

MySol reportedly built his business empire from humble beginnings. After completing matric, he started working as a site clerk before eventually establishing MySol Holdings and becoming a major player in the chrome mining industry.

His rise has made him a prominent example of black entrepreneurship in South Africa, particularly within the mining sector.

The dispute comes at a politically significant time, with parties campaigning ahead of the November local elections. Issues surrounding economic inequality, mining ownership, unemployment and wealth distribution remain major themes in political debates.

Malema has consistently positioned economic transformation and black ownership of strategic industries among the EFF’s central priorities. At the same time, MySol’s response reflects a different perspective, emphasising individual entrepreneurship, hard work and business success.

The exchange has therefore moved beyond a personal disagreement, with supporters of both men using the incident to debate competing views about how economic empowerment should be achieved.

Malema has also recently proposed increasing the old-age social grant to R4,500 per month. He argued that the government could fund the increase by cutting unnecessary expenditure and reducing the number of ministers and deputy ministers.

As reactions to the MySol-Malema confrontation continue, the businessman’s decision to use WhatsApp rather than traditional social media has added another interesting dimension to the feud.

For now, the exchange remains a highly discussed topic among South Africans, with many watching to see whether either side will issue a further response.

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