Nota Baloyi Questions Julius Malema’s Source of Wealth: “Not Even Helen Zille Is Balling Like That”

Nota Baloyi Questions Julius Malema’s Source of Wealth: “Not Even Helen Zille Is Balling Like That”

  • Nota Baloyi questioned how Julius Malema can afford a lavish lifestyle despite leading a party with fewer votes than the DA
  • Nota was responding to an EFF supporter's post, which made serious allegations against the late DJ Sumbody
  • Julius Malema isn't the only popular South African whose source of wealth has come under scrutiny following allegations against the late DJ Sumbody
Nota Baloyi questions Julius Malema's lavish lifestyle
Nota Baloyi raised questions on Julius Malema’s source of wealth. Image: lavidanota/Instagram, Foto24/Gallo Images/Getty Images
Source: UGC

Controversial podcast host Nota Baloyi stays ready to throw a subtle jab at Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema. This time, Nota Baloyi stirred emotions after questioning Julius Malema’s source of wealth.

Baloyi laid into Malema after social media user @ZizinjaAbelungu, an unapologetic EFF supporter, weighed in on the reports suggesting why DJ Sumbody was assassinated. On Tuesday, 29 July 2025, @ZizinjaAbelungu shared two pictures of DJ Sumbody. The social media user suggested that the proceeds of crime funded the late DJ's lavish lifestyle. The post was captioned:

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“DJ Sumbody's Lavish Lifestyle was not that of a Club DJ. It is unfortunate that he is no longer here today to explain himself, but the Boy was not innocent himself 🤞🏾”

Nota Baloyi questions Julius Malema's source of wealth

Nota Baloyi took to his verified X account and responded to the social media user’s allegations against DJ Sumbody. Baloyi questioned how Malema could afford a lavish lifestyle compared to Democratic Alliance (DA) politician Helen Zille, who has double his voters in the 2024 elections. The post was captioned:

“Looks a lot like Julius Malema’s lifestyle, where does he get the money? Not even Helen Zille is balling like that with double the votes!”

Netizens react as Nota Baloyi questions Malema's lifestyle

In the comments section, several netizens defended Julius Malema and shared his source of income, while others agreed with Nota Baloyi. Others resurfaced Baloyi’s ongoing legal issues with Itu Bokaba to hurt him.

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Here are some of the reactions:

@SIZOPHUMELELA_N asked:

“Are you even aware that even in the ANCYL, Julius had businesses like farms, are other strategic businesses okanye you are just a confused raisin?”

@NhlanhlaArchib1 claimed:

“The Dubai visits made it obvious, but we are still unaware for what.”

https://x.com/officialtwinny/status/1950209844507557935

@4gang404 questioned:

“Would you be happy if you discovered that a rich man gifted him an expensive watch?”

@mztvar suggested:

“Just go for a mental health evaluation. Save yourself from yourself.”

@NeoWaBadimo claimed:

“You have been trying so hard to get Malema’s attention😅🤣. He is blue-ticking you🤣😅. You now sound like a mad person.”

@StrategicHustla suggested:

“Whites generally don't show off because they are used to money. Poor white is rich black.”
Nota Baloyi questions Julius Malema's source of wealth
Nota Baloyi raised questions about Julius Malema’s lavish lifestyle. Image: Per-Anders Pettersson/Getty Images, lavidanota/Instagram
Source: UGC

Sizwe Dhlomo's source of wealth questioned

Julius Malema isn't the only popular South African whose source of wealth has been scrutinised.

Briefly News reported that radio personality Sizwe Dhlomo's source of wealth became a topic of online discussion after podcaster Ike Khumalo made a bombshell allegation.

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Sizwe Dhlomo flaunts his wealth
Sizwe Dhlomo's source of wealth has been questioned. Image: sizwedhlomo
Source: Instagram

Sizwe Dhlomo always flaunts his wealth whenever he gets a chance, with several arguing that he has "silent money" due to the nature of his subtle yet telling flexes online.

On Monday, 28 July 2025, X blogger @ThisIsColbert reshared a video of Ike Khumalo discussing Sizwe Dhlomo's source of wealth.

Khumalo's allegations sparked mixed reactions, with some urging Dhlomo to sue him.

Source: Briefly News

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Tayananiswa Zvikaramba (Editor) Tayananiswa Zvikaramba is an entertainment writer at Briefly News. He previously worked as a profiler, sports, human interest, entertainment, and current affairs writer at Pindula (2016-2022) and iHarare (2022-2025). He holds a BA Honours in Archaeology from the University of Zimbabwe (2010-2013), YOAST SEO for Beginners (2023), YOAST Block Editor Training (2023), and YOAST Structured Data for Beginners (2023). Email: tayananiswa.zvikaramba@briefly.co.za

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