Madlanga Commission hears details of alleged plot to oust Inspector-General of Intelligence, implicating Julius Malema

Evidence leader advocate Matthew Chaskalson SC presented messages allegedly exchanged between embattled Crime Intelligence officer Feroz Khan and tobacco industry figure Mohammadh Sayed, some of which also implicated EFF leader Julius Malema. The alleged scheme involved Malema ensuring that questions from Khan, concerning Timmy Marimuthu, were posed to Dintwe via Parliament. The intention, according to Chaskalson, was for Dintwe to lie in his response, providing grounds for his removal from a position where he oversaw Khan.

Malema has denied any involvement in such a plot through an affidavit submitted to the commission. The commission also heard about Malema's alleged implication in the VBS Mutual Bank looting scandal, with Chaskalson referencing a message where Malema reportedly sought information about a complainant in a fraud case related to the bank. Furthermore, former VBS chair Tshifiwa Matodzi, who pleaded guilty, stated he paid money to individuals, including Malema, for political protection.

Notices were sent to Sayed and Malema regarding their potential implication in evidence related to Khan, with only Malema responding via affidavit. Messages between Sayed and Khan also suggested Malema's involvement in supporting Khan against disciplinary action. Malema's affidavit stated he could n