Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has fired back at allegations of impropriety by submitting a comprehensive, sworn affidavit to the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, in which he categorically denies any illegal dealings, corrupt relationships, or political conspiracies involving suspended Crime Intelligence deputy head Major-General Feroz Khan.
The affidavit, which runs to several pages and was filed under oath, represents Malema’s most detailed response to date regarding his association with the embattled intelligence official. Khan, who has been suspended from his position amid a cloud of controversy, has been at the center of multiple allegations involving unlawful surveillance, political manipulation, and the alleged misuse of state intelligence resources for private and political ends. Malema’s name has surfaced in various testimonies before the commission, with some witnesses suggesting that the EFF leader may have had improper dealings with Khan—a claim Malema has now forcefully rejected under the penalty of perjury.
In his sworn statement, Malema insists that his interactions with Khan were entirely above board and limited to the professional realm. He further accuses the commission of being used as a political weapon to tarnish his reputation and destabilize the EFF ahead of future elections, framing the allegations against him as part of a broader campaign of state-sponsored persecution. The EFF leader has also challenged the commission to produce concrete evidence of any illegal transactions or agreements, dismissing what he terms “innuendo and hearsay” as the foundation of the case against him.
Legal analysts suggest that Malema’s decision to submit a sworn affidavit is a calculated move to apply pressure on the commission and force a resolution to the damaging speculation. The Madlanga Commission, which was established to investigate allegations of misconduct and political manipulation within the Crime Intelligence division, now faces the task of evaluating Malema’s testimony against other evidence presented. Observers note that the commission’s findings could have far-reaching consequences not only for Malema and Khan but also for public trust in South Africa’s intelligence and law enforcement institutions. The commission is expected to continue its hearings, with Malema’s affidavit likely to become a key document in the unfolding proceedings.
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