Julius Malema is celebrating his son Ratanang’s 20th birthday with a typically embarrassing dad moment.
The EFF leader’s firstborn is an aspiring DJ and an alumnus of the prestigious private school, St David’s Marist Inanda
The Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF) leader has two other sons, Kopano and Munzhedzi, with his wife, Mantwa.
JULIUS MALEMA CELEBRATES SON’S 20TH BIRTHDAY
In a video posted on his social media platforms, Julius Malema gave the public a look at his birthday celebrations to son Ratanang.
Like most dads, the EFF leader used the opportunity to playfully tease or embarrass his son.
The 45-year-old pretended to hype up his son by dancing with a bottle of champagne.
“Bottle guy from Slageng”, he joked, referencing the popular groove spot in Limpopo.
A sheepish Ratanang was seen walking away.
Take a look…
Bottle guy from @slageng.🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/SrnGEJ9wYs
— Julius Sello Malema (@Julius_S_Malema) October 16, 2026
LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON?
Ratanang Malema is like his father in many ways. The EFF leader’s firstborn made his political party debut earlier this year by encouraging the youth to register to vote.
Speaking at the party’s mass voter registration campaign outside its offices in Gandhi Square, Ratanang – who matriculated from the affluent Johannesburg school, St David’s Marist Inanda in 2024 – backed EFF policies such as land expropriation without compensation and free, decolonised education.
Introducing himself to the crowd, he said, “My name is Ratanang Malema, and I am from ward 13, Seshegong. We were called by the leadership to encourage young people to vote.
He continued: “Young people need to stop standing on the sidelines, as politics affects them. We need to vote for change, for free education, liberation of our people and must vote for economic freedom in our lifetime”.
Like his father, Ratanang has took on leadership roles at his alma mater, where he was named one of the warcry leaders. He is also an aspiring DJ, like his dad.