Find out all you need to know about Mantwa Matlala here. Image via Instagram @juliusmalemasello
Julius Malema’s wife is the first lady of the Economic Freedom Fighters political party. Here is all you need to know about Mantwa Matlala…
Find out all you need to know about Mantwa Matlala here. Image via Instagram @juliusmalemasello
Politician and president of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party Julius Malema’s wife Mantwa Matlala, could be South Africa’s first lady one day if the EFF ever rules.
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According to several sources, Matlala and Malema’s relationship started when she was still in school. The love birds got married on 27 December 2014. They reportedly had a private wedding ceremony in Seshego.
Malema frequently boasts about his love for his wife on his socials, and in December last year, he took to his Instagram and said,
“Exemplary black love. The secrecy to 8 years of unbroken bond in marriage is being best friends…
“We only have the two of us when confronted by upheaval and not relying on defeatists. Happy 8th anniversary, my babe; madly in love with you. ❤️😘”
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Matlala gave birth to two adorable boys with Malema, Zalebs reported. Their first son together is Munzhedi, and he was said to have been born in 2016. They had their second son together named Kopani, who was said to have been born in 2018.
In addition, Matlala was said to be a stepmother to Malema’s first son Ratanang, whom he had in 2006 from his previous relationship with Maropeng Ramohlale.
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Although she may be married to a prominent politician, Matlala is a career driven woman and is an accountant by profession at a company in Johannesburg, several sources reported.
According to Ghanad Mission, her net worth is estimated at around $300 000 (about R5.5 million).
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