Happy birthday! Julius Malema turns 45 today

Julius Malema is celebrating his 45th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician Julius Malema has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 45th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Malema, a cultural icon

Born Julius Sello Malema in Seshego on March 3, 1981, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in South African history. Malema's not just a great politician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Julius hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Julius Malema as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 45.

Happy Birthday, Julius, you're the best!

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