Though he had been suspended from the party in November , he was allowed to attend party meetings during his appeal of the disciplinary committee 's ruling . NEW : Julius Malema ` ` was not capable of rehabilitation , '' committee says . The sanction came after Malema made a speech critical of President Obama . He was also suspended in 2009 but allowed to attend party meetings pending trial . The youth leader , who helped bring him to power in 2009 , enjoys wide support .
NEW : Julius Malema ` ` was not capable of rehabilitation , '' committee says . The sanction came after Malema made a speech critical of President Obama . He was also suspended in 2009 but allowed to attend party meetings pending trial . The youth leader , who helped bring him to power in 2009 , enjoys wide support .