March and March Leader Claps Back at Malema’s “Boys” Comment

March and March leader Jacinta Ngobese has attracted attention on social media after responding with a humorous remark to EFF leader Julius Malema’s decision not to engage critics he referred to as “the boys”.

The exchange began after Malema published a statement saying he had expressed his position and would not be drawn into further responses, particularly towards male critics who had challenged comments he made the previous day.

Ngobese picked up on the wording and turned it into a joke directed at the EFF commander-in-chief.

Quoting Malema’s statement, she wrote: “I won’t respond to the boys… kshuthi he will respond to the girl,” before adding several laughing emojis.

Her response suggested that although Malema had indicated he was unwilling to entertain criticism from men, he might make an exception when the criticism came from a woman.

The remark quickly became a talking point among social media users, with supporters of the March and March leader praising her for what they considered a clever and confident comeback.

Other users viewed the exchange as another example of how political disagreements in South Africa increasingly play out through personalised remarks and public exchanges on social media.

Ngobese is known for combining political commentary with direct and sometimes humorous responses to public figures. Her latest post continued that style, using Malema’s own wording to deliver a pointed response without launching into a lengthy political argument.

The interaction also highlighted the public attention surrounding the relationship between two prominent figures in South African political discussions.

Malema, who leads the Economic Freedom Fighters, is a familiar presence in national political debates, while Ngobese has built visibility through her leadership of the March and March movement and her outspoken online commentary.

Their exchange comes during a politically active period following the 2026 Local Government Elections, when political leaders and their supporters remain engaged in public discussions about the country’s political direction.

At the time of writing, Malema had not publicly responded to Ngobese’s comment.

For now, the brief exchange has provided social media users with a lighter moment, even as it reflects the increasingly personal and entertaining nature of political interactions online.

Source: https://x.com/jacintangobese/status/2119442758502928695?s=46

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