Julius Malema denied visa to UK

EFF Leader Julius Malema has been denied a visa to attend the Cambridge Africa Together Conference in London.

The Cambridge Africa Together Conference [ATC] 2025 is scheduled for 9–10th May 2025 at Cambridge Union and St John’s College, London.

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It draws 250 participants, including Africa’s foremost policymakers and business leaders who shape the continent’s economic and political agenda.

In its 11th edition, this year’s theme is “Flames of the Big Four, Shining with Many More,”. It will examines how Africa’s leading economies are driving regional progress while highlighting transformative developments across the continent.

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Meanwhile, Julius Malema took to his X official account on Wednesday to announce that he has been denied a visa to London for the conference.

“The British authorities have denied me a visa to London for the Cambridge Conference this weekend, providing no substantial justification,” wrote Malema.

“It is clear to me that this is an attempt to silence a dissenting political perspective. We are currently at the OR airport, as we were promised that everything would be sorted by 15:30. Instead, we received a regret letter just four hours before our departure. This is unacceptable and spineless.”

The conference will feature high-profile keynote speeches, expert-led panel discussions, and interactive breakout sessions.”