Penuel responds after Malema's criticism at EFF press conference. Podcaster Penuel Mlotshwa, popularly known as Penuel The Black Pen, has responded after Julius Malema publicly questioned his influence and role as a father during a recent EFF press conference. Malema criticised members of the public for supporting Penuel despite long-standing allegations that he had failed to pay child maintenance. Penuel later addressed the criticism on social media, warning people to be cautious about what they share online. I pay maintenance.