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POLITICAL BATTLE: Expelled ANC Youth League leaders Sindiso Magaqa, Julius Malema and Floyd Shivambu during yesterday's press briefing in Johannesburg. PHOTO: SIBUSISO MSIBI

 I can tell you today, you can put it on the political archives when it happens, you can replay it. I am going to lead the ANC. I will lead this ANC, whatever it means by 'leading it' 

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Speaking for the first time since his expulsion from the party last month, Malema told journalists in Johannesburg yesterday that he and his suspended aides would fight until they reclaimed their "rightful" positions in the ANC.

"I can tell you today, you can put it on the political archives when it happens, you can replay it. I am going to lead the ANC. I will lead this ANC, whatever it means by 'leading it'," he said.

He was flanked by suspended ANCYL secretary general Sindiso Magaqa and spokesman Floyd Shivambu, who nodded in agreement.

Malema said he had had a taste of being leader for a few months when he served as a provincial executive committee member in Limpopo.

The three youth leaders were sanctioned for violating the ANC's constitution, comments about overthrowing the government of Botswana and for comparing President Jacob Zuma unfavourably to former president Thabo Mbeki.

Reiterating that there was a political agenda in instituting the chargers that led to the ANC national disciplinary committee's decision to "purge" them, Malema said they "would fight and ultimately win this political battle, whatever it takes".

Malema said he was not worried and thought what was happening to him now was a test that would mould him into a better leader.

His eyes were fixed on the big prize - leading the ANC.

"It doesn't matter what time it takes, but from here on we are going straight to the ANC and we are going 200km per hour," he said.

Malema denied having anything against Zuma, whose leadership style he recently compared to that of a dictator. The same applied to ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe, he said.

"When we see them we greet them. We hug, we laugh because there is nothing personal. They are our leaders, but we've been subjected to an unfair process." - nhlabathih@sowetan.co.za

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Sat May 18 23:37:56 SAST 2013 ::

May 15, 2012

RobinH

HA HA HA HA HAHA. "I am the ANC." Oh my.
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May 15, 2012

tpaz

Viva Juju Viva......you speak the truth. And the truth shall set you free.
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May 15, 2012

McLoving

I like the enthusiasm.This guys sounds so determined but I doubt he will lead ANC.I don't think so Malema.
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May 15, 2012

durbanboy

Comrade Malema the respect is more important than being arrogant respect your leaders even if you want to push your own agenda but respect the elders
As muvh as you hug them but make sure your heart is pure than hug them with an anger i remember one day Malema said he has a crocodile spirity
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May 15, 2012

Mctoff

Sho durbanboy, some analyst said dis morning he's also making matters worse not only for himself but but for those who are trying to help him aswell.
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May 15, 2012

MorenaWaPolelo

I look at the picture in the middle I see the young Sadam Husein, on his right I see Chemical Ali and on his left I see Doctor Spin. Pure Dictators in the making!!!!!
These small boys must be commended for dreaming big dilussionaly ofcourse, they are so delussional is shocking I think they need help because once the hype is gone I see them dipressed and suicidal this must stop. Juju is forget that some behind him were learning from his mistakes and correcting that to become better leaders this boy must realise that all leaders are replaced. The focus will be shifted somewhere soon as we all know that whatever he says will not be taken serious because is his own utterances and soon thanks to SARS all will know that he is a hypo!!! a fake champ of the poor, a fake power to the poor posterSMALLboy and a tax invader who claims he leaved on hand outs!!!!
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May 15, 2012

Nys1

While Tokyo , Mbalula & Gwede dig they’re underground tunnel to the union building - Malema & crew will perfect destruction especially now ahead of Mangaung .
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May 15, 2012

JajazQueen

Bunch of small boys pulling the wool over each other's eyes.

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May 15, 2012

PleaseGetReal

tpaz
Viva Juju Viva......you speak the truth. And the truth shall set you free.

Then he must maybe tell the poor exactly how much tax money he s.tole from them with his cronies and tenders. Why hasn't he paid SARS in three years, that money must go to the upliftment of the poor.
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May 15, 2012

mambaaai

In the mean time while they are out there they are not part of the ANC maybe this little boy party is called the Mal emmers in english the "mad buckets" (or empty buckets) hahaha
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