* Tax bill adds to Malema legal woes
* To appear in court on Wednesday in corruption case
* Vocal supporter of wildcat miners’ strikes
JOHANNESBURG, Sept 23 (Reuters) – ANC renegade Julius
Malema, President Jacob Zuma’s most vocal critic, has been given
a $2 million tax bill, authorities said on Sunday, days after a
warrant was issued for his arrest.
Malema, expelled from the ruling African National Congress
in April for indiscipline, has come under pressure since
supporting wildcat strikes sweeping the economically vital
mining industry.
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) won judgement last
week to deliver the populist politician with a hefty tax bill,
SARS spokeswoman Marika Muller said.
“I can confirm that there was a judgement of 16 million rand
($1.94 million) against Julius Malema,” Muller said, confirming
reports in South African newspapers.
The former ANC Youth League leader is expected to appear in
court on Wednesday to face corruption charges related to the
award of government tenders in the 31-year-old’s native Limpopo
province.
Malema has unnerved investors by calling for the
nationalisation of mines in the world’s top platinum producer.
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