Malema, a product of the struggles of the poor, rocking a designer suit on a nice holiday in Mauritius

In the very same interview on SABC last night (covered in the Morning Spice here), in which Julius Malema asked the ANC for forgiveness, he has also called for heavier regulation of our media. Malema alleges that the media is what is destroying democracy in South Africa. A bit of a silly accusation if you ask me.

Let’s not forget the large role the media played in bringing democracy to South Africa – it was journalism that brought apartheid to the television screens of many households outside South Africa. That famous photo of Hector Peterson? That’s journalism Julius, not a mere happy-snap.

Malema had the following to say last night:

The media should be regulated, because this media will destroy the democracy.

They have no respect for anyone except the madam. [Reference to DA leader Helen Zille]

When asked about how he was a product of the media, Malema responded by saying:

I was never produced by the media. I grew up in the African National Congress. I am not a product of editorial comments. I am a product of the struggles of the poor.

Clearly this man has never heard of the first rule of holes: When you’re in one, stop digging.

I’m now well and truly over this guy.

[Source: News24]