Yolande Nel - A revival of ANC Youth League President Julius Malema’s common ground “Killing For Zuma” expression echoed among city blocks on Friday when two groupings of disgruntled ANC and struggle supporters revolted in marches on Premier Cassel Mathale’s stronghold. Under heavy presence of the Police – of whom several were armed with video and digital cameras – mainly male voices rang out to express dissatisfaction with factors impacting on their lives. The first group consisted of former soldiers who complained about not being taken care of by the ruling party and the other, young entrepreneurs not benefiting from government tender processes. The group targeted the Ancyl President and his inner circle for allegedly being responsible for the uneven allocation of tenders, with the name of Malema ally Jacob Lebogo dominating throughout. The Premier was seemingly unavailable at the time and delegated MECs Sa’ad Cachalia and George Phadagi to receive the respective memorandums demanding government intervention in the matters. The message was one of individuals not being able to stomach any more unfair treatment. Emotions ran high as references were made of an opportune time for some to eat and others being prepared to kill for Zuma. There was a slight hint of irony in the air when the expression that catapulted Malema into much controversy in the past was used to demonstrate the loyalty of individuals who have given their lives to the struggle. Friday’s respective actions were likened to a township revolt. It reflected the stirrings in a festering cesspool of bad blood, backstabbing and alleged black-listing of entrepreneurs that are casting a negative light on the provincial government and ruling party leadership at a time when rumours of an announcement on a provincial cabinet reshuffle don’t want to subside. Also there is the persistent perception from some corners that Malema is incapable of leading a youth formation and is possessed by an arrogance that should not be tolerated longer. His accumulation of assets remains a concern to the wider public and so does his reportedly lavish lifestyle that is seen unbefitting a leader of a structure that is not only made up of wealthy, advantaged young men.