Malema’s Lawyer Gives Helen Zille 24 Hours to Retract Allegation & Apologise or Face R1M Lawsuit

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has taken legal action against Democratic Alliance (DA) federal council chairperson Helen Zille, accusing her of making false and defamatory statements about him.

Malema’s lawyers have reportedly sent Zille a formal letter demanding that she retract the alleged defamatory remarks and issue a public apology.

The dispute centres on claims made by Zille that Malema interfered in decisions involving the City of Johannesburg. Among the allegations is that he instructed former Johannesburg mayor Herman Mashaba to appoint former police officer Shadrack Sibiya as head of the city’s anti-corruption unit during Mashaba’s tenure.

Sibiya, who has since faced controversy, was allegedly appointed following Malema’s intervention, according to the claims attributed to Zille.

However, Malema’s legal representatives have challenged the statements, arguing that they are untrue and have damaged the EFF leader’s reputation.

Zille has reportedly been given until 11 November 2026 to withdraw the statements and apologise.

Should she fail to comply with the demand, Malema’s lawyers say they intend to institute civil proceedings seeking R1 million in damages.

The matter could escalate into a legal battle if the two political figures fail to reach an agreement.

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