To My Lord and Master Julius Malema

My Lord

It's me, your loyal servant. I wish to sincerely apologize for burdening you by writing this letter and adding to your busy schedule. My King, I understand that your schedule, as President of the ANCYL, consists of such important work as busying yourself with sniffing out for those forces of darkness who are baying for your blood; spying on journalists who sleep around with politicians in exchange for information, and ending your week with a huge party where you go down in a circle of women.

Remember, those women you always tease me about, that I must not even look at them because they want someone who can buy them nice things. I know and respect all this, my Lord, and I beg for your indulgence to convey the urgent message from your people, the general membership of the ANCYL.

They have requested me, as your loyal servant, to tell you that they are disappointed and livid with the latest revelations that you own so much wealth and assets as their President, whilst they live in extreme poverty and squalor. I tried to tell them, as your obedient servant, that you have worked very hard for what you have. But they would hear none of it as they say you and hard work are an antithesis, as attested to by your matric results.

They have ordered me to tell you my lord that they are going to nationalize your wealth and assets. I protested that only mines will be nationalized, as you ordered my king. But they said the watch that you wear, the one I always kiss when ever I see you, as a sign of respect to you my king, they say it costs about R 250 000. They say once its nationalized, the proceeds made out of it would go to the education of about 10 students to go and study medicine so that they can add on the small number of doctors in rural provinces like Limpopo.

They also promised to nationalize your Range Rover Sports car. I also protested here that they can't, because when ever I wash it, you always let me sleep in it for a while, just to feel the comfort of its luxury which far exceeds that of my own house, as you once reminded me.

But my lord, they say with the nationalization and proceeds of this Range Rover, which is worth far much more, about 50 African students will be sent to top universities and technikons to be educated in such important fields as engineering and technology so that they are able to run the mines once you nationalize them.

My King, they are also resolute to nationalize your Austin Martin! At this stage I cringed, knowing very well that you wouldn't even let me touch it as it may get scratched by my ugly rags, as you once said. You even fondly call it Juju Babe Jnr. But they say the proceeds made from it will help educate more than a hundred students in the field of economics and accounting so that we can have more Africans in the economic cluster in government, as you demanded.

I angrily reminded them my lord, that you had built a school for your poor community in Limpopo. But my king they say that was a publicity stunt and false, opportunistic solidarity with the poor. The objective was to get praises from president Zuma to endorse your credentials for future candidature.

My Lord, your masses also asked me to warn you against dropping names of the institutions of our hard won democracy, such as intelligence agency, to intimidate political opponents. They say what you are doing has a serious potential to damage the integrity of our democratic state, and consequently eroding the confidence of our people and many sections of our society in our democratically elected government.

Your Highness, they further told me, as your loyal servant, to tell you that their silence must not be manipulated by you and your lieutenants, issuing statements that misrepresent their views for purposes of defending your hypocritical behaviour. I protested that but My Lord is an African son of a single mother who was a domestic worker. But they lashed out at me saying you have used that condition to amass wealth for yourself instead of ensuring broad based distribution of wealth.

Your Majesty, your masses say they have observed with utter disgust your call for the removal of the ANC SG, comrade Gwede Mantashe, whilst on the other hand you and your lieutenants insult and castigate anyone discussing the necessity to replace you as president of the ANCYL. They opine that their views as ordinary membership are distorted and vulgarized to achieve narrow factional interests.

Your Highness, they also say you have arrogated to yourself the worst forms of anarchy and dictatorship that can only ruin the ANCYL. When some of our leaders in the past displayed these tendencies, they continue, we revolted against them and eventually removed them.

We did that because, continued they, the ANC must at all times exude the most democratic forms of leadership and must always behave in ways that reflect the kind of society we seek to create, a democratic, non-racial, non-sexist and a developmental state. They say you my lord have violated all of these important and strategic objectives of our movement. Be warned Your Highness!

They say the ANCYL rank and file has been reduced into a cult worshiping and uncritical mass that must laugh and cheer at every jibe dished out by you my lord. The critical engagement in the structures of the ANCYL has been replaced by fear generated by those who have become the landlords of the ANCYL appointed by his majesty you, my king, Lord Julius Malema.  

My Lord, I told them I for one will die for you. But my king they simply encouraged me to go and die in your black C63 AMG Mercedes Benz which, for them, symbolizes a coffin. At this stage I decided that if I cannot convince the masses, I might as well join them. So next time when you pass by speeding with your Austin Martin, don't be surprised my king, when I show you the finger. It will not be an insult or sign of disrespect to you my former king, but a sign for you to watch out for your masses, as you may run them over, or them politically bury you.

Yours in Struggle (or should I say in Scramble?),

Mzukisi Makatse

Your Formerly Loyal Servant

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he's too deaf to hear this Good skit. By the way, I think you mean "Aston Martin"... by c on February 25 2010, 21:41 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

This is good This is a well written piece of satire/ Hits the nail on the head in so many ways. My Lord... you have forsaken democracy and the promise of a unified nation for your own benefits. Why forsake us oh Lord? Why teach us to hate the whites, to despise . .more promising politicians, to accept only what you say as law? The Lord speaks: "My daughter of Africa! Don\t question me, or I will use all forces at my disposal to shut your mouth! Leave me alone! I am making Millions ... err I mean History!" . .less by Sibongile on February 25 2010, 21:58 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Hahahhaha! Brlliant! by Mary on February 25 2010, 22:04 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

re: Thank God Brilliant. So good to know that there are others who see, feel, breathe the corruption and abuse of power and position to the detriment of the whole. by Ekenj on February 25 2010, 22:42 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

At Last - A high Five The apathetic voters are awakening I thank the Heavens. Most pleasing is that Satire is alive and well as it is such a potent medium for criticism. Congratulations and write more - please ! by old, female on February 26 2010, 05:52 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Written well Spot on .... by Five on February 26 2010, 07:23 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

to my lord and master juju I have a problem with people who create an impression that being successful is bad. Poor people always complain , but once one of their own makes it up the ladder, they are the first to player hate, and shout no to success. How dare you expect Julius one . .more range rover to educate people . He too must have a good life. He has not done anything illegal . I m not an anc member , and won't join in if it means I'm expected to be poor for life.. its about time we go out and make money, anc or not. Let th3 youth of this country be inspired. . .less by napsy on February 26 2010, 08:08 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

He is our president Malema is our president, period. Live with that,we will remove him when & if we want. in the south african politics, he remains one of the political leaders. His views, status got nothing to do with you cos vele u dnt care abt same govt that allows u to . .more stick your noses into other people's business. . .less by SB Mthembu on February 26 2010, 08:44 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Juju Great piece utilising satire to show what a bigot, racist, bully, hypocrite Malema is ... qaphela boetie ... you are not invincible and your ego and lies will bring you down when your black brothers realise that you are just a fat little school ground . .more bully ... your fall will be a win for the poor and those who support transformation and democracy in this country. . .less by Satire to Reality on February 26 2010, 09:39 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

@ SB Mthembu Dude, catch a wake up, you really think he sives a toss about you, you P******* lamb to the slaughter! by Africa's Answer on February 26 2010, 10:09 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Great article...good read Howcome we always find some blacks who respond with racist views? The issue is about a person who abused his power to become rich. And then he acts as if he cares about the poor. If Julie boy is making millions in the private sector, I am sure that . .more would have not been a problem. It becomes a problem when he is using our tax money. Comprehendo!!! . .less by The Patriot on February 26 2010, 10:53 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

@Napsy and SB Mthembu You poor deluded fools! by Alto on February 26 2010, 12:21 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

@Africa's Answer How did you manage to make sense S B Mthembu's nonsense? I couldn't make out what he was trying to say. by Jef on February 26 2010, 18:59 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

IT'S PERSONAL As a young South African,well born a free man like Malema silima,I don't think our fathers secrifised their lives for the kindom of malemafobians.THE MAN IS NOT HERE 2 REPRESENT US AS THE YOUTH OF THE REPUBLIC ,BUT HE IS FAT CAT TRYING TO GATHER WEALTH 4 . .more HIMSELF.I THINK WE SHOULD HAVE A STRIKE 4 HIS SPOILS. . .less by ced OSBORNE on February 28 2010, 10:44 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Mzukisi Makatse's letter to Julius Malema An excellent piece of satire hitting so many truths on the head!! Well done Mzukisi!! by MeanLean on March 02 2010, 07:07 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

ANCYL MEMBER This guy is becoming more like Zuma every day, you are creating a view that the ANC YL is about cash and money, Its time we the members need put you in your place, Its not the ANC YL, its Malema, please dont take this wrong way, but he is not what the . .more youth league stands for, like Zuma is not what the ANC stands for (we are not for 20 kids and 10 wives) A change willo come , Zuma will be ousted after 1 term, he is not a president to look up to, same with Malema, the youth league needs to make this cahnge as well, Malema -- shut it and come clean . . you are a fraudster, cheat, stp talking of the poor when you are not at all worried. . .less by Mzwandile on March 02 2010, 10:58 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

oh but when? when will all this end? i want to be loyal to the organization that brought us freedom, but those who lead are sending scary signs! are we going to be another african failure because of a few greedy people! by Dudu on March 06 2010, 13:21 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Julius's future If we look at history... kingdoms and empires that has risen and fallen, surely we can now believe that this is a law of nature, that nothing last forever, especially for those who who do not seek the light. Julius, your time will come, you will stand . .more alone, a lonely man, an outcast from the kingdom you once tried to concur. In the bed you made, you will sleep, tied down with chains, unable to break free from the torturing nightmares of a kingdom once in your sight, yet too distant to claim. Nightmares of luxury cars, million dollar houses and tax evasion will haunt you to till you die and agonizing death, drowning in your own vomit of hate speech and rebellion. . .less by white dude on March 11 2010, 01:26 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Whose behalf are you talking on? Without giving importance to a seeming to revenge and jealousy informed article by responding ot it let me just say one sentence: You are not speaking on behalf of my branch which will, for your info, support Malema second term as President. This is part . .more of our AGM resolution. We know that the twin task struggle and victories thereof does not exclude active leaders from benefiting since its part of being leading by example. We know how it is to be ridiculed by some young people when we door to door with our old All Star Takkies. Some of them say right in your eyes "do not tell us about the ANC and better lives which yourself you do not have". Thembinkosi Zondi Cell: 084 074 634 . .less by Thembinkosi Zondi (Ukzn Post grad and ANCLY branch Sec) on March 16 2010, 13:56 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

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