The party believes a small group in the North West is planning to kill him. They have apparently approached assassins in various provinces. The EFF says the plot is related to a motion of no confidence against North West Premier, Supra Mahumapelo.
The red berets are calling for a secret ballot to unseat Mahumapelo.
The party has alerted the Police Minister and is increasing internal security.
EFF Statement on Covert Plans to assassinate CiC Julius Malema. pic.twitter.com/EFjStPykmF— #RIPWinnieMandela (@EFFSouthAfrica) April 17, 2018