The sanction comes after Mr Malema made a speech critical of President Mills . He is banned from taking part in any party activities , the ANC 's disciplinary committee says . Malema was suspended for five years after the disciplinary hearing last November but was allowed to appeal . He was suspended in November but continues to attend party meetings pending appeal . The youth wing , who helped bring Zuma to power in 2009 , has wide popular support .
The sanction comes after Mr Malema made a speech critical of President Mills . He is banned from taking part in any party activities , the ANC 's disciplinary committee says . He was suspended in November but continues to attend party meetings pending appeal . The youth wing , who helped bring Zuma to power in 2009 , has wide popular support .