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

Principles of communism do not allow bourgeois behavior.

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.

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

That shoe is at odds with his politics

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.😊😊

Champagne socialist 🍾🥂

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Who should wear it??? Dats madness

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.

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

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.

🤔 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?

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

Easy money gets them luxuries shameful

"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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

Malema helps many people like arts later Zahara Doc Malenga andSherbermix

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

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.

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

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

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?

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Malema: dont do as i do, do as i say

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...

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

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

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.

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

Do yall know the watches that Zuma wears...

You said it right: “action, empathy, contribution” that’s meaning representation. On what they wear, when and how is truly no one’s business but theirs.

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.

The problem I have is a man complaining about "white monopoly capital" but spends his money on white owned spaces, goods and services.

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

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

He will say "It was a GIFT"

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

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".

Malena's wife is an accountant Malema is also working don't be so jealous everyday they wear overalls remember they are young and at times they have to attend function and wear different please what if these shoes are bought by his wife they have to spoil themselves some time they have to take their partners out to appreciate them

That Tito Mboweni photo had me on the floor loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooolllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll,okare that special uncle in the family we've accepted over the years nje

Will go well with a red overall

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

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

CIC he's got peronal business interest that he accumulated over the years. whatever he wears at what cost has nothing to do with anyone

JM loves the colonial clothes. His wife, colonial nails, eyelashes, gowns

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?

Malema promised to build a school in Alex for the poorest of the poor in 2019.Can anyone confirm if the EFF indeed build a world class school for the poor in Alex.

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

H&M in canada is like pep stores cheap and affordable

People are not yet aware that he is a howler

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.

He is working he must wear them always anytime he wishes to

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

Is this his first public appearance since elections? Because I'm searching for his stance now and this is all I see.

When you working, you budget for what you want, so he did

I can’t wait to hear your views on Mbalulas today interview telling us that they are getting paid “very good money”😂😂

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.

What if it was a birthday present from his wife or members of his organizations donated to appropriate the job he is doing for the organization.

I suggest you should also invite guests to your program so that they bring a diversity of views.

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??

Nothing new he always does

...in fact Julius just motivated me to work harder to be able to afford those kicks.

Clearly julius alteady has his economic freedom and is enjoying it ALONE

Gossip is a waste of time

They should never talk about Sankara anymore

There is nothing wrong with Guccii. His wife is also rich. Because you are a revolutionary doesn't mean lead a poor life or dress below your wallet.