LISTEN: Julius Malema talks family life and his iconic ramp lift
“I almost jumped… The knees were like, no man,” Julius Malema on his viral ramp lift at the EFF’s anniversary celebration.
Julius Malema joins Anele and The Club in studio. Photo: 947
Anele and The Club speak to politician and EFF leader, Julius Malema.
Listen to the discussion below.
Who can forget the reactions to the pictures and videos of JuJu being lifted up into the air on a ramp lift following the EFF’s 10th-anniversary celebration?
But the moment almost did not happen, says Malema.
It took great convincing from their stage production manager.
“The first time it went up, I almost jumped. It starts by shaking and then it goes up… The knees were like, no man.”
Julius Malema, president – Economic Freedom Fighters
Away from politics and his busy schedule, Malema always tries to make time for his family.
He revealed that he always tries to do things for his wife and children, even when his boys have picky eating habits.
“My kids don’t eat pizza or McDonalds. The other day we were coming from somewhere and I asked can I buy you ice cream. They said no, the sun is down already… They only eat ice cream when it is a sunny day.”
Julius Malema, president – Economic Freedom Fighters
“I went ‘Guys, do you eat McDonalds?’. They said yes, ‘once a year’.”
Julius Malema, president – Economic Freedom Fighters
With the upcoming elections fast approaching, Malema says the only thing that can go wrong for the EFF is a decline in votes.
“It is a serious threat to the party’s future… but if it increases its votes and overtakes the Democratic Alliance and becomes the official opposition…. People will see there is growth and it is worth investing in the party.”
Julius Malema, president – Economic Freedom Fighters
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