#FirstThingFirst - Furore over Malema’s R28 000 shoes

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EFF leader Julius Malema has come under fire following his appearance with wife Mantwa at the Durban July this past weekend. The bone of contention is that he wore an extravagant pair of shoes with a price tag of over R28 000. He is being accused of advocating for the poor while his lifestyle says otherwise. The team discussed Malema’s past utterances about public officials displaying their opulence on public platforms, and invited listeners to share their thoughts on whether the EFF has a right to do as they please with their money or they are doing too much, especially in this economic climate.
8 Jul 2024 1AM English South Africa Entertainment News

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