LOOK: Malema allegedly sports R2-million watch at Durban July
EFF leader Julias Malema has been criticised for allegedly wearing a watch worth R2-million at this year’s Durban July.
This past weekend saw many South Africans, including celebrities and politicians, sporting their most glamorous outfits at the annual Durban July.
One of these was EFF leader Julias Malema, who attended the Opulent Experience Marquee at the race day with his spouse.
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Malema has now been scrutinised after social media users spotted him wearing a watch reportedly worth R2-million.
Many Twitter users criticised the politician, saying he is a “hypocrite”.
Julius Malema’s yearly salary is about R1.3 million. Malema was at the Durban July wearing a watch worth about R2 million. After looking at Malema’s parliament declaration one can easily come to the conclusion that Malema is living a life funded by stolen money from, VBS, Jhb… pic.twitter.com/PX8M6WnTzm
— Goolam (@goolammv) July 2, 2023
“Julius Malema’s yearly salary is about R1.3 million. Malema was at the Durban July wearing a watch worth about R2 million. After looking at Malema’s parliament declaration one can easily come to the conclusion that Malema is living a life funded by stolen money from, VBS, Jhb Metro and cigarette smuggling mafias. In any other country people like Malema would be banned from parliament,” wrote one Twitter user.
Not all the responses were negative.
Many social media users seemed to have no issue with the watch's price.
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“I am disappointed by Malema! Only getting a R2 million watch! No no no Next time he must get a R10 million one,” said one Twitter user.
Others also called out the Twitter user who made the original post, questioning their intention and whether they “really” knew the price of the watch.
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