It's pop quiz time! Yip folks, The Point — having been subjected to a little too much malemology this week — feels the need to educate...

Don't worry, it's a multiple-choice test so you have at least a one in... um... four chance of getting the answer right.

So, for five points, question one.

Q: JULIUS MALEMA IS:

• A: a puppet of the ANC


• B: a misunderstood, misrepresented maverick


• C: suffering from a neurological disorder called schizophasia (word salad).


• D: just very, very stupid

And just because I am feeling generous, here's a clue...

In his latest verbal faux pas Julius Malema forgot that Education Minister Naledi Pandor is still very much part of the ANC. Addressing a group of angry students he thought it fit to make her the target of his vitriol. His qualm? Well... too much education.

"She must use her fake accent to address our problems."

For those not educated in the lingo of the revolution, 'fake accent' is just one step away from 'counter-revolutionary'.

In a complete turnaround, the ANC executive almost sent Malema to the principal's office.

"Malema's comments are uncalled for and unacceptable. They suggest a lack of respect for the dignity of the individual concerned and the important work they have been entrusted to undertake," said Jesse Duarte.

"It is not acceptable for a young man to insult old people in public and in private. That issue is an issue that we'll have to deal within the ANC, within our structures decisively," declared a stern Gwede Mantashe.

Yes, it would seem that the entire ANC executive committee missed the class on irony. Can anyone spell j-u-d-g-e-s?

Mangosuthu Buthelezi, on the other hand, is all for calling a spade a spade. Or, in this case, an ill-bred brat an ill-bred brat.

"Julius Malema is no more than an ill-bred brat whose behaviour is not only un-African, but crude by the standards of any culture in the world."

So... B is probably not the right answer then.

Q: THIS YEAR'S ELECTIONS WILL BE:

• A: free and fair


• B: robust


• C: less than rosy


• D: all of the above

Yes, my generosity knows no bounds... so here is another clue.

A definition of 'robust' from the IEC's Sy Mamabolo.

"Robustness must mean indicating weaknesses in the other party's manifesto, with a modicum of dignity."

What the ANC and IFP heard: blah blah blah.

"The ANC is concerned (that) high levels (of) intolerance by all sides will mar our reputation as a nation that has held free and fair elections in the past.

"The ANC will not hesitate to act against any of its members who brings the organisation into disrepute by creating an atmosphere of political intolerance."

Erm... see question one.

And more words of wisdom from Buthelezi: "There are many other instance which I can quote which indicate that not everything is rosy between the ANC and the IFP in the province of KwaZulu-Natal."

Now that, folks, is an example of an understatement.

Q: JACOB ZUMA IS:

• A: never going to jail


• B: a misunderstood, misrepresented maverick


• C: looking for a new wife


• D: Facebook friends with Thabo Mbeki

"Zuma said he will stay in court, he never wants to move out of the court of law... he is using all his legal armoury," said Matthews Phosa.

I too would never want to move out of the court of law if the alternative were a small cell crowded with gents wearing matching overalls. And no, legal armoury has nothing, whatsoever, to do with umshini wam.

And lest you were wondering, Zuma assures us that the country's leadership is robust.

"Because whether it was the deputy president in 2005, being relieved of his duties, nicely he went off, no problem. Whether the president (Mbeki) was recalled (in September last year), nicely off he went.

"Clearly, we are dealing with mature leadership who do not fight back if there is any decision taken against them."

Ja... right!

Q: THABO MBEKI IS:

• A: enjoying retirement


• B: really peeved


• C: playing golf with Bob


• D: stalking JZ's Facebook page

For the first time in 15 years Thabo Mbeki missed the opening of Parliament. He's not bitter, just busy.

"Regrettably, the former president will not be attending the opening of Parliament because by the time the invitation came he had already committed himself to another engagement of which he could not pull out," said his spokesperson Mukoni Ratshitanga.

I'm guessing tea with Aunt Mavis.

The Point is: (a) far too cynical (b) Julius Malema (c) always right or (d) married to Jacob Zuma. Share your thoughts below...