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THAT'S OUR MAN: Supporters of expelled ANC Youth League President Julis Malema chant slogans during an ANCYL rally in Limpopo province March 25, 2012. Expelled ANCYL President Julius Malema upped the stakes on Sunday, saying he would challenge a decision to suspend him from the ruling ANC in court.Photo: Siphiwe Sibeko/REUTERS

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PRESIDENT Jacob Zuma must go.

This message was made clear yesterday at the ANC Youth League's (ANCYL) centenary celebrations at Nkowankowa Stadium outside Tzaneen in Limpopo.

The celebrations allegedly kick-started ANC deputy president Kgalema Motlanthe's campaign to oust Zuma and become president of the ANC.

This became evident when thousands of ANCYL supporters, many wearing T-shirts with Motlanthe's face, sang and danced to revolutionary struggle songs.

As he entered the stadium, they said "Motlanthe for president". Motlanthe was flanked by ANC national executive committee member and Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula, expelled ANCYL leader Julius Malema, ANC provincial chairman and Limpopo premier Cassel Mathale and senior ANCYL leaders.

Malema told the packed stadium that it was time for leadership change.

On Saturday, ANCYL secretary Sindiso Magaqa said Motlanthe should replace Zuma.

Mbalula, Malema and Mathale were part of a core group that helped Zuma to oust former president Thabo Mbeki, but relations between the men have subsequently soured.

Malema said Motlanthe is the future of the ANC and called on the ANCYL to rally behind him. He also told Mbalula that the journey to Mangaung had started.

"As leaders we rely on you the masses because you are our only hope and future for Mangaung and beyond," said Malema.

Earlier Mbalula called on young people "to stick together and ignore those who want to ban the youth league".

"It must be clear to you that those who are saying the youth league is banned took that decision in their bedrooms and toilets.

"The ANC Youth League will never accept any individual who imposes a ban on them.

Those who suffer from a syndrome of learnt helpless will continue to undertake illegal, unpolitical and unprincipled decisions," said Mbalula.

He added that Malema's sin was to implement the views of the young people of South Africa, referring to the ANC's decision to expel Malema from the ANC.

A defiant Malema told the youth to be fearless and forge their way to a victory in Mangaung.

"I have never raped or killed anyone. I have also never stolen from anybody, not even pieces of chicken from the kitchen. I'm waiting for you "big head" to show me what I stole.

"All that I have I worked for it because I don't award tenders," Malema said.

Motlanthe avoided speaking about the soured relations between the ANC and the youth league.

"In the ANC nothing matters than unity," he said.

The youth league displayed a united front in the beginning but matters nearly got out of hand after ANCYL provincial treasurer Rudzani Ludere omitted the name of league national treasurer Pule Mabe during the introduction.

This was followed by grumbles from the crowd who were worried about the omission.

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Mon May 20 04:41:04 SAST 2013 ::

Mar 26, 2012

maneater

I'm waiting for you "big head" to show me what I stole
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haai uyadelela nangu umuntu!!!!!!
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Mar 26, 2012

PleaseGetReal

"All that I have I worked for it because I don't award tenders,"

Why did you lie about it?
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Mar 26, 2012

tibza

It is us who put you there and again it is us who will remove you...........as a member of ANC we should remove JZ now than late as you can see madam Zille has been given a go ahead to reinstate corruption case and we don't want ANC in election time to be associated with someone alleged to corruption.....shawara o ya re sokodisa..........cde Motlanthe for President and i am not apologetic
"VIVA AFRICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS VIVA"
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Mar 26, 2012

RobinH

An ANCYL recommendation is enough for sane people to avoid a candidate by miles.
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Mar 26, 2012

PleaseGetReal

Tibza, google motlanthe corruption, it is too late, he is also under investigation for corruption, the whole anc is corrupt, it is not going to help to change from zuma, we need a new government. To vote for the anc is to vote for the downfall of SA.
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Mar 26, 2012

Pointman

And who will replace him - another duffer because that is all the ANC has to offer now.
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Mar 26, 2012

sakhomba

"Mbalula, Malema and Mathale were part of a core group that helped Zuma to oust former president Thabo Mbeki, but relations between the men have subsequently soured."
==========================================================================so this are the same poephols that put Shower on the driver's seat,and it proved to be a blunder.now how do we know if Kgalema will also be a blunder as this trash want him to take over the leadership of the ANC and subsequently, of the country?
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Mar 26, 2012

Vhamsanda

Yes, he has overstayed his welcome. He must must GO voluntarily.
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Mar 26, 2012

truthhurt

It Looks Like Juju Was Too Quick To Say That He Will K.i.l.l for Zuma. I want to see Zuma removed but i am not willing to be a pawn in this sick game.
Somehow Zuma must go:

He has hijacked the Presidency.
Misled the people.
Harassed our pockets.
and Raped the Justice system, he is also attempting to dismantle our constitution to suit the elite.


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Mar 26, 2012

MorenaWaPolelo

Cmdes when will Malema learn to debate without defaming anyone I wonder!!! This group that are saying away with Zuma are in Limpopo and that is not suprising, but also one has to look at the extent of what will happen if the corruption case is re-enstated and Zuma faces the music. Surely we need a President in Parly and at the Union Buildings not in court!!!!!So i would say Motlhate for Pres
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