Malema Threatens Legal Action Against Helen Zille Over Defamation Claims
Legal representatives for Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema have formally written to Democratic Alliance (DA) Federal Council Chairperson Helen Zille, accusing her of making false and defamatory statements that damage his reputation.
According to the legal letter, the dispute centres on allegations made by Zille claiming that Malema improperly interfered in the governance and decision-making processes of the City of Johannesburg.
Specifically, Zille alleged that the EFF leader instructed the appointment of former Deputy SAPS Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya as the head of the municipality’s anti-corruption unit.
Malema’s legal team has demanded that Zille immediately retract the remarks and issue a public apology. They are also seeking a formal undertaking that she will refrain from making further false statements about him in the future.
Zille has been given a deadline of 11 November to comply with these demands. Malema’s lawyers have warned that failure to retract and apologise by the stipulated date will result in legal action being instituted against her
