South African Julius Malema, president of the African National Congress Youth League, is controversial for his lavish lifestyle and allegations of corruption. Here Malema arrives at the final draw for World Cup 2010, Dec. 4, 2009 in Cape Town. (Getty Images)JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Julius Malema is the enfant terrible of South African politics, a young man known for his big mouth, controversial opinions and important friends, but lampooned by the country’s editorial cartoonists as being dressed in diapers.
When Malema, leader of the ruling African National Congress’s youth wing, turned 29 last week, he celebrated in typical showboat fashion: a rented stadium in his hometown of Polokwane, live music, high-profile political guests and $100 bottles of Moet & Chandon champagne which he gleefully sprayed at attending media.
The party, which cost an estimated $60,000, seemed an astonishing choice of event for a young politico who has come under attack for his lavish lifestyle.
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When Malema, leader of the ruling African National Congress’s youth wing, turned 29 last week, he celebrated in typical showboat fashion: a rented stadium in his hometown of Polokwane, live music, high-profile political guests and $100 bottles of Moet & Chandon champagne which he gleefully sprayed at attending media.
The party, which cost an estimated $60,000, seemed an astonishing choice of event for a young politico who has come under attack for his lavish lifestyle.
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