Malema ordered to apologise to Judge Matojane and JSC by September 30Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has been ordered to apologize to Judge Elias Matojane and the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) by September 30, 2026, over his conduct during a 2021 JSC interview. This comes after the Western Cape High Court dismissed Malema's attempt to challenge the requirement for an apology. The issue arose when Malema questioned Judge Matojane about a ruling involving the EFF and former Finance Minister Trevor Manuel. The Ethics Committee found Malema had breached ethical guidelines and mandated the apology. Despite filing a legal review, Malema's case was rejected, leading to the National Assembly Speaker ordering the apology. Malema has agreed to comply but needs to coordinate with the Speaker's office for the formal process. Meanwhile, another EFF MP, Sinawo Thambo, will also apologize for a separate incident on the same day.
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September deadline looms for Malema to apologise to Judge Matojane and JSCJulius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has been ordered to apologize in the National Assembly by 30 September 2026 for questioning Judge Elias Matojane during a 2021 Judicial Service Commission (JSC) interview. The issue arose after Malema, who was a member of the JSC at the time, questioned Matojane regarding a financial ruling against former Finance Minister Trevor Manuel. This led to a complaint from the Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution, which found Malema in violation of ethical conduct rules. The National Assembly Speaker, Thoko Didiza, ordered Malema to apologize by February 2026, but he failed to comply. The matter was referred to a committee, which now requires Malema to apologize by 30 September 2026. Meanwhile, another EFF MP, Sinawo Thambo, is also set to apologize on a separate matter.
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Malema ordered to apologise to Judge Matojane and JSC by 30 SeptemberJulius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has been ordered to apologize to Judge Elias Matojane and the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) by 30 September 2026. This follows a series of legal proceedings initiated after Malema questioned Matojane during a 2021 JSC interview. The National Assembly Speaker, Thoko Didiza, referred the matter to the Committee on Powers and Privileges after the Western Cape High Court dismissed Malema's review application. The Ethics Committee previously ruled that Malema violated ethical conduct rules and required an apology. Despite a review application, the court found no merit in his claims. Malema initially responded to a request for an apology but now faces a final deadline set by the committee.
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News24IndependentCenterFactual 70Objective 758/31/2026The article reports that Julius Malema, leader of South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has expressed willingness to apologize to a judge who ruled against the party in a defamation case. The court decision likely involved a ruling that criticized or held the EFF accountable for defamatory statements. While the article highlights Malema's potential apology, it does not provide specific details about the nature of the defamation case, the judge's ruling, or any formal statement from Malema. The focus appears to be on the political implications of such an admission, particularly regarding the EFF's reputation and legal standing.
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