South Africa: Malema - Losing Friends and Influence

With the expiry date on his place in the ruling African National Congress (ANC) rapidly approaching, Julius Malema is discovering just how accurate his oft-quoted line on there being "no permanent friends or enemies in politics" really is.

Facing a disciplinary hearing in the ANC and criminal investigations by three separate government agencies into his financial and business dealings, the ANC Youth League president is suddenly a potential liability for former allies.

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