Depiction in Mainstream Media
Malema is known for his controversial statements and has become a frequent target for lampooning. Initially, Cartoonists Zapiro and Jeremy Nell frequently drew him dressed in nappies. Some analysts depict him as an orator, with a broad appeal in the young, poor, and disadvantaged black electorate. More recently, as Malema's public profile has grown, he has been described by critics in the media as a "demagogue". He was listed in Time (magazine)'s Least Influential People of 2010, whereas conversely Forbes Magazine named him as one of the "10 Youngest Power Men In Africa" in September 2011.
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