The Julius Malema threat and the intelligence Run X affair

It was so because Julius Malema, leader of the EFF (Economic Freedom Fighters), a South African opposition party in parliament, was expected to grace the event. At this launch, Malema was nowhere to be seen because the powers that be had elected to turn down his visa application. This country perceives him as a threat because of the remarks he made some time back in the history of Botswana.

It is with much irony that when Malema was a guest of the ruling Botswana Democratic Party a few years ago, all was well and the relationship was rosy. And it is with further irony that the BDP had just had a fundraising dinner with their billionaire friend Patrice Motsepe, who is Malema’s fellow countryman. Wait until he says something averse to the ruling party and all hell will break loose.