South African politician and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has ignited controversy after removing all photos of his wife, Mantwa Matlala Malema, from his Instagram account. This sudden move has fueled speculation about the status of their marriage, especially since they were set to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary on December 27 ¹ ² ³.

Malema and Mantwa tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in 2014 and have two sons together, Kopano and Munzhedzi. Malema also has a third son, Ratanang, from a previous relationship. Despite removing his wife’s images, Malema has retained photos of his children on his Instagram page, further fueling the divorce rumors.

The EFF leader has been known to share glimpses of his family life on social media, from grand appearances at events like the Durban July to heartwarming birthday and anniversary posts. However, his recent decision to purge his wife’s photos has left many scrambling to understand the implications.

Malema’s silence on the matter has only added to the intrigue. In a recent interview on Lasizwe’s YouTube show “Awkward Dates,” Malema spoke fondly of his wife, describing proposing to her as the most romantic gesture he had ever made. This contrast between his words and actions has left many wondering what’s really going on.

As the couple’s anniversary approaches, all eyes are on Malema to see whether he’ll address the rumors or continue to maintain his silence. Only time will reveal the truth behind Malema’s decision to remove his wife’s photos from Instagram.