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Mantwa Matlala, the wife of politician and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party president Julius Malema, could become South Africa’s first lady if the EFF gains power.
A QUICK LOOK INTO MANTWA MATLALA’S BIOGRAPHY
- Full name: Mantwa Matlala
- Date of birth: 30 January (the year is unknown)
- Birthplace: Seshogo in Zone-1 area, Polokwane in Limpopo
- Nationality: South African
- Education: Capricorn High School
- Age: Unknown
- Children: Two sons
- Marital status: Married
- Spouse: Julius Sello Malema
MARRIAGE
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. ❤️😘”
CHILDREN
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.
OCCUPATION
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.
NET WORTH
According to Ghanad Mission, her net worth is estimated at around $300 000 (about R5.5 million).
