Julius Malema faces increased scrutiny amid corruption allegations ahead of November polls
via The Namibian8 min read
Julius Malema, leader of the EFF, is confronting heightened public skepticism due to intensifying corruption claims as the November elections approach. Recent evidence, including an affidavit from the Madlanga Commission, suggests Malema used his parliamentary power to assist a senior SAPS official in corrupt acts. This includes allegedly orchestrating the removal of the then inspector-general of intelligence, Setlhomamaru Dintwe, and requesting details from Major-General Feroz Khan regarding criminal charges in the VBS scandal. Malema has not yet publicly responded to these developments, but Khan is scheduled to testify at the commission, which could further pressure Malema. The EFF's reliance on Malema's personality has deepened, and the party saw its vote share decrease in the 2024 elections from 10.8% to 9.5%. Former EFF members Mbuyiseni Ndlozi and Floyd Shivambu have since left the party. Malema's past actions, such as removing 210 elected public representatives for not busing in enough people for an event, are also highlighted as potentially impacting the party's organization. His association with Adriano Mazzotti, who he claimed funded the EFF's first election deposit, is also under scrutiny, with evidence suggesting the EFF aimed to help Mazzotti's cigarette company using Khan's police power. Malema's ability to leverage coalitions, a key source of his power, may be limited by the Khan evidence, potentially hindering his capacity to influence the public narrative. He
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