Julius Malema is no stranger to political drama, but he’s taken things up a notch by reigniting one of his most personal and long-standing feuds.
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader recently appeared on journalist Tshidi Madia’s podcast and, in true Malema style, he didn’t hold back.
Among the many topics discussed, it was his brutal take on former ANC MP Boy Mamabolo that really made headlines.
Mamabolo? “He Was Just My Ice Boy”
While reflecting on past political relationships and rivalries, Malema turned his attention to Mamabolo with some harsh words.
In response to an earlier insult from Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie, who called EFF’s Mbuyiseni Ndlozi an “ice boy” during a parliamentary session, Malema flipped the script.
He defended Ndlozi and claimed the real “ice boy” was none other than Mamabolo himself.
“Boy Mamabolo was my ice boy. I used to send him to buy ice, get alcohol, fetch girls… He had no opinion.
Even now, he still doesn’t,” Malema said bluntly during the nearly 90-minute podcast.
Animosity That’s Been Brewing for Years
This feud isn’t some new political spat — it goes way back.
In 2012, when Malema was expelled from the ANC Youth League, Mamabolo made a show of it by burning a mock coffin to celebrate the news.
The very next year, Malema filed criminal charges after Mamabolo allegedly sent him a threatening SMS promising to dig up his mother’s grave and dump the remains at his grandmother’s home in Limpopo. Mamabolo was later released with just a warning.
Accusations, Lawsuits, and Unpaid Legal Bills
Things only got messier from there. In 2020, Mamabolo accused Malema of domestic abuse during a live State of the Nation Address — a move that caused an uproar.
Though Mamabolo eventually retracted the claims and apologised online, Malema and his wife didn’t let it slide.
They took him to court for defamation and filed a R2 million lawsuit.
Mamabolo not only lost but also failed to cough up R173,000 in legal costs.
To make matters worse, Mamabolo’s recent attempt to launch his own political party — “Mandela for President” — didn’t go anywhere.
This, according to Malema, just reinforces how irrelevant he believes Mamabolo has become.
Is the Feud About to Heat Up Again?
Given this history and Malema’s latest verbal shots, many are now wondering: will Mamabolo respond? It wouldn’t be the first time these two lock horns in public.