Former radio host and activist Ngizwe Mchunu remains resolute in his refusal to reconcile with political figure Julius Malema. Recently, Mchunu stated he has no plans to apologize to Malema, even after Malema’s victory in court.
Reasons Behind Ngizwe’s Decision
A video in circulation depicts Mchunu expressing his unwillingness to apologise to Malema during a conversation with former radio personality Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, in which he also leveled insults.
“He is playing a game he used to play when he was in the ANC,” he remarked, preceding more derogatory comments.
Jacinta advised Ngizwe to reconsider, suggesting that an apology could allow him to shift his focus to important issues such as the anti-immigration protests.
“You’re not apologising for Malema. You are doing this so we can move on from this and focus on our mission, not on Malema,” she urged.
The video was posted by @MDNnewss on X on Wednesday, 13 May 2026. You can view it below:
Public Reactions to Ngizwe’s Stance
Opinions on social media regarding Ngizwe’s refusal to comply with the court ruling have been mixed. Here are a few notable responses:
@Merc_05 remarked:
“Well, Musa didn’t apologize and he is still roaming the streets freely; he set precedent. Ngizwe may also not apologise.”
@_pseudonym_dj_ commented:
“You guys haven’t noticed the pattern with Ngizwe. The fight is worth more publicity than the surrender. The fight means more articles, more debate, and more interest in him. That’s all he’s obsessed with: fame, relevance and how it can make him a fast buck.”
@HULISANINEMS30 responded:
“This guy is illiterate. If South Africa were a country of sane people, guys like this were supposed to be cared for. But for a country that makes celebrities out of Skomota, shebexit and others, this is what we have to listen to.”
Ngizwe’s Further Attacks on Malema
On 30 April 2026, Ngizwe Mchunu directed additional insults at Julius Malema, referring to him as a dead snake and a failed politician.
“I cannot talk about a dead snake. Julius Malema is as good as a dead snake; let him go to jail, he cannot rise again. He lost the chance when he was supposed to come into power, rule this generation, and change the nation for the better,” Mchunu stated.
Mchunu has also raised more controversial points, revisiting the 2012 On-Point Engineering and VBS Mutual Bank scandals.
