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Julius Malema in the dock. Photo: ELIJAR MUSHIANA

 The day I shall keep quiet, will be the day when I am in my grave - Juju 

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EXPELLED ANC Youth League president Julius Malema yesterday promised that he would continue to defend workers' rights from prison and until he takes his last breath.

Malema, who is facing a money laundering charge, told hundreds of striking mineworkers and local residents at Meloding Stadium in Virginia, Free State, that he was not afraid of anything.

"The day I shall keep quiet, will be the day when I am in my grave," he said.

"Not even prison will silence me. I will continue to fight for the rights of workers from prison. I shall always be with you. I don't need permission to address you."

Miners at Beatrix Gold Mine in Virginia downed tools last month, demanding a R16,000 monthly salary.

Malema alleged that ANC chairperson Baleka Mbete was a shareholder at the Beatrix Gold Mine.

He also lashed out at Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu, accusing her of undermining miners by calling them "cheap labourers, who don't have rights".

"Your vote has the same status as that of the Oppenheimers," Malema said. "It is not a cheap vote. You are the most important people in our economy. And should be treated with respect. You must never get tired of demanding your rights ."

Malema also attacked President Jacob Zuma, saying that he had "stolen" more than R200-million "to build his new home" while he already had three homes.

"Stealing more than R200-million is wrong and it is only in South Africa where R200-million can disappear and nothing is done."

- ntwagaes@sowetan.co.za

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Sun May 19 00:19:43 SAST 2013 ::

Oct 10, 2012

Tlakenyobehle!

fight malema fight if they vote that shower spear head again i promise they will not see union building again either a new strong party or vote DA if not Azapo or PAC ba ny@ man
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Oct 10, 2012

malemaforpresident

My President has finally spoken the truth about the real crooks who steal day light and nothing is happening
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Oct 10, 2012

DJ-Winner

You are stealing money yourself, how can you talk about stealing? You wanted to build a R16 million house with a stollen money...
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Oct 10, 2012

sh!tFaceSamsung

don't worry JUJU : msholozi days are numbered : let me start counting 1,2,3.... brrrrrrr ok 58 days to go : he would not believe it when te results comes out
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Oct 10, 2012

RobinH

Ja you should know, ne. How much have you siphoned off?
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Oct 10, 2012

warry

Tell us how much you stole Juju.
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Oct 10, 2012

Seja-Bana

VIVA malema viva.......................you are revealing all the secrets of everyone who is corrupt under the leadership of zuma. this simply means our vote is for them to live lavish lifestyle.

ba botše Malema ba botše..........................
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Oct 10, 2012

MoNati

Ja right, you thought you and zuma are going to steal together then he started to steal more than you and don't want to share with you anymore.
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Oct 10, 2012

Trinity10111

Are u saying dat because u dnt hv a way 2 eat it yoself or you saying dt 2 embaras da goverment? Remember dt u also spend millions on ya self without complaining, y complain nw. our country has turnd in@ aa country whereby wen u r educatd u dnt get employd bt wen u r nt educated u u become a president. eg Zuma nd Malema
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Oct 10, 2012

MommaC

LOL
Speak up pot, the kettle can't hear you.
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