The outspoken opposition leader made the remarks in his condolence message on Twitter where he also urged fellow Africans not to let “enemies” author Mugabe’s history.

“I’m saddened by the passing of our martyr & giant of the African Revolution cde President Robert Mugabe. Let’s continue the fight & protect his legacy. We must not allow our enemies to tell us how to remember him; we know our heroes. May his soul rest in revolutionary peace,” wrote Malema.