Now that elections are drawing near, the grassroots supporters of each major political party are mobilizing in an effort to undermine the support of the competing party. At this time, leaders need to exercise extreme caution in everything they do because they are being watched too closely by energies that are looking for something they can use to discredit them and portray them as bad people. These energies are looking for something they can use to paint them as bad people.
It is common knowledge that Julius Malema is not just a politician, but also a successful businessman who holds ownership stakes in a variety of companies. Because of this, he is able to provide a lavish lifestyle for himself and his family. One thing to keep in mind regarding individuals is that they have certain expectations, not all of which can be satisfied. When you are in a position of authority, people are insulted when they see that you are succeeding in life.
They always believe that you are stealing money from the country or that you are unaware of the struggles that others are experiencing since you have everything. The fact of the matter is that a leader is also a person with a personal life, and because of this, we need to provide them the freedom to enjoy their life without any constraints.
A photograph that surfaced not too long ago shows Julius Malema donning items of clothing, all of which are said to have a combined value of 50,000 rand. When he went there, he was paying his respects at a funeral, and this picture was taken at that time. He was dressed in a hat with a price tag of more than R3500, a jacket with a price tag of R22500, shoes with a price tag of R13500, pants with a price tag of R2500, and a scarf with a price tag of R650.00. Some people believe that he is being extremely self-indulgent by wearing such pricey clothing while there is someone else who is homeless and sleeps on the streets while starving to death. Malema received a lot of backlash and insults because many thought he was spending his own money on frivolous things.
On the other hand, his followers did not allow this matter go under the radar. They did not back down and vigorously backed their commander. Some people even went as far as to comment on celebrities who were wearing clothing that cost three times as much as what Malema was wearing. People are strange creatures. It is not necessary for one to treat themselves more lavishly simply because they hold a position of authority. Keep in mind that Malema is not a president of the country. They ought to be more concerned about a president who hides money under his mattress than they should about someone who squanders their opportunities.