EFF leader Julius Malema has issued a passionate call to South Africa’s young people, urging them to take charge of their futures through education and discipline. In a no-nonsense message, Malema warned against the destructive pull of alcohol and drug abuse, saying that these habits are robbing the nation of its next generation of leaders, thinkers, and builders.
Speaking to a crowd of young supporters, Malema emphasized that the fight for a better South Africa now lies in classrooms, not the streets. He painted a stark contrast between the promise of knowledge and the trap of substance abuse, calling on the youth to rise above distractions and commit themselves to building a life rooted in purpose and progress.
Malema’s message hits at a time when many young South Africans are battling high unemployment, social pressures, and limited opportunities. His appeal was both a challenge and a lifeline: choose education as a tool of liberation, or risk being left behind in a system that won’t wait. It was a powerful reminder that revolution today may look less like protest and more like personal responsibility.
