Jacob Zuma pays respects at Malema's home after aunt's death

Jacob Zuma, president of the uMkhonto WeSizwe Party (MKP), visited Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema's home in Limpopo on March 20, 2026, to pay respects following the passing of Malema's maternal aunt, Martha Malema.

On March 20, 2026, Jacob Zuma arrived at Julius Malema's home in Limpopo. Zuma, who leads the uMkhonto WeSizwe Party (MKP), came to offer condolences after the death of Malema's aunt, Martha Malema. Malema heads the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). The Malema family received Zuma, along with supporters from both EFF and MKP who were chanting outside. Zuma entered the family house for a private meeting with them. Later, he was set to address hundreds of chanting EFF and MKP supporters gathered nearby. MKP national officials and members accompanied Zuma to show support during this time. The MKP's official Twitter account described the visit as 'a powerful display of unity among the progressive forces.'

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Illustration of the Constitutional Court ordering an impeachment inquiry into President Ramaphosa over the Phala Phala scandal.
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South Africa's Constitutional Court ruled today that parliament must establish an impeachment committee to examine allegations against President Cyril Ramaphosa over the Phala Phala farm theft.

EFF leader Julius Malema has rejected speculation of unity with the MK Party ahead of local elections. The talk started after MKP president Jacob Zuma visited his Limpopo home for condolences over his aunt's death.

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African National Congress deputy president Paul Mashatile has reaffirmed the party's openness to working with formations like the EFF and MKP in the government of national unity. He made the remarks after a Good Friday service at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg. The comments follow the appointment of an EFF member as Gauteng's finance MEC.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has condemned the killing of community activist Thato Molosankwe in Mahikeng. The incident occurred earlier this week at the activist's home in Lomanyaneng village.

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Following the death of anti-apartheid veteran and former COPE leader Mosioua ‘Terror’ Lekota earlier this week, the Presidency has ordered national flags to fly at half-mast from Saturday ahead of his Special Official Funeral Category Two in Bloemfontein next Saturday, with full state honours.

South Africa's National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza has begun the process of forming a 31-member impeachment committee to examine allegations against President Cyril Ramaphosa over foreign currency found at his Phala Phala farm. The move follows a Constitutional Court ruling last Friday that declared a parliamentary rule unconstitutional and required the committee's establishment. Political parties must submit names for the committee by 22 May 2026.

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South Africa's Constitutional Court has ruled that Parliament acted unconstitutionally by blocking an impeachment inquiry into President Cyril Ramaphosa in 2022. The decision requires the National Assembly to establish an impeachment committee to examine the Phala Phala matter. Opposition parties immediately called for the president's resignation.

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