Malema threatens Zille with legal action over defamatory statements
The legal representatives of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema have issued a legal demand against Democratic Alliance (DA) Federal Chairperson Helen Zille following an interview on Sunday.
Malema alleges that Zille made false and defamatory statements about him.
The EFF leader says during the TV interview, Zille accused him of dictating decisions in the City of Johannesburg, captured City Power and influencing a fleet tender.
Malema says these allegations are untrue and defamatory.
Zille has been instructed to retract her statements, issue a public apology, and make an undertaking in writing that she will not to repeat these allegations.
The EFF says she has until Wednesday, to comply, failing which further legal action will be instituted.
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The legal representatives of President and Commander-in-Chief of the EFF, @Julius_S_Malema, have issued a formal legal demand against DA Federal Chairperson Helen Zille following an interview with eNCA on Sunday, 8 November 2026.
Helen Zille made false and defamatory statements about CIC Malema, claiming that he dictated decisions in the City of Johannesburg, captured City Power, influenced the fleet tender for the benefit of himself and his front companies, and instructed the appointment of Shadrack Sibiya as head of the City’s anti-corruption unit.
These allegations are untrue and defamatory. Helen Zille must retract her statements, issue a public apology, publish a formal press statement and undertake in writing not to repeat these allegations.
She has until close of business on Wednesday, 11 November 2026, to comply, failing which further legal action will be instituted.
— Economic Freedom Fighters (@EFFSouthAfrica) November 10, 2026
