A Zimbabwean minister's shocking comments about Julius Malema have finally put an end to his speech.

 

South African politician Julius Malema recently made comments about succession issues in Zimbabwe, which Zimbabwe's Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Christopher Mutsvangwa has condemned. Mutsvangwa cast doubt on Malema's ability to speak intelligently about Zimbabwean matters, claiming that Malema boldly advocates utopian ideas for the country's governance as if it were his own. Also, Malema's trustworthiness in addressing youth-related issues is called into doubt because, at 43 years old, he may not have the same level of insight. Malema has recently tried to integrate himself into Zimbabwe's political discussions, and Mutsvangwa's remarks are a direct response to that. Mutsvangwa claims that, considering Malema's history in South Africa, he is unqualified to provide advice on Zimbabwe's government. As a member of a faction that split out from the ANC, he just ran in an election and came in third."Julius Malema is ranked third in the MK Party of Jacob Zuma, a relatively new party that has been around for less than six months," Mutsvangwa said, highlighting Malema's gradually diminishing prominence. According to Mutsvangwa, Malema's election results in South Africa show that his supposedly revolutionary message is no longer successful. It has been difficult for Malema's Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) to make a dent in South African politics, despite his impassioned speeches. Nobody believes him when he says he wants to be a major player in Zimbabwe's politics. In general, Mutsvangwa gives no credence to Malema's comments about Zimbabwe, dismissing them as irrelevant and ignorant. Instead of meddling in Zimbabwean politics, he says Malema should focus on his dwindling influence in South Africa. This harsh remark exemplifies the difficulty of talking politics across borders in Southern Africa and the strained relationship between the two countries' political leaders.