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EFF’s Malema accused of protecting Feroz Khan from being fired

Sowetan · 🇿🇦 public South Africa · · 405 words · By Herman Moloi
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What to know about EFF’s Malema accused of protecting Feroz Khan from being fired

EFF leader Julius Malema EFF has been accused of protecting the head of crime intelligence, Maj-Gen Feroz Khan, from dismissal for misconduct.

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What happened

EFF leader Julius Malema EFF has been accused of protecting the head of crime intelligence, Maj-Gen Feroz Khan, from dismissal for misconduct.

Why it matters

This is one of the many allegations contained in an affidavit commissioned by Madlanga commission secretary Dr Nolitha Vukuza in response to an application by Khan, who is seeking an interdict for the commission not to download any information from his…

Common ground

Vukuza further attached an affidavit commissioned by the inquiry’s investigator, Tshepo Nyatlo.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 15 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “According to Nyatlo, in July 2021 Khan leaked his disciplinary hearing notice to businessperson Mohamed Sayed, who is known to Malema.”
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The claim that Khan leaked his disciplinary hearing notice to Mohamed Sayed in July 2021 is reported across multiple search results citing Nyatlo's affidavit.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Field Marshal Mohammad Ayub Khan NPk HJ HPk MBE (14 May 1907 – 19 April 1974) was a Pakistani politician and military officer who served as the 2nd president of Pakistan from 1958 until his resignatio…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayub_Khan
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of current office holders in various fields of the Government of Bangladesh. The President of Bangladesh is the Head of State of Bangladesh. Since 1991, Bangladesh has been a parliame…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_office-holders_in_the_…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Military coups in Pakistan began in 1958 when army chief Muhammad Ayub Khan overthrew and exiled president Iskandar Ali Mirza. Since its creation in 1947, Pakistan has spent several decades under mili…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_coups_in_Pakistan
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Claim 2: “Gen Khan then also separately messaged Mr Sayed with not only the complainant’s name but also his address.”
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Claim 3: “Khan, who is seeking an interdict for the commission not to download any information from his devices that were seized during his arrest in May.”
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Multiple sources confirm that Maj-Gen Feroz Khan sought an interdict to prevent the commission/police from accessing or downloading data from his seized devices.
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web search NEUTRAL — Maj-Gen Khan wants an interdict for the commission not to download data on his devices.Gen Khan then also separately messaged Mr Sayed with not only the complainant’s name but also his address.” The c…
https://www.theherald.co.za/news/2026-06-09-effs-malema-accu…
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web search NEUTRAL — Information extracted from Khan’s seized devices reveals chats about other tenders with Sayed. The information uncovered by the commission remains under investigation, and Khan will be given a chance …
https://www.businessday.co.za/news/law/2026-06-09-feroz-khan…
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web search NEUTRAL — Head, Maj-Gen. Feroz Khan, had asked the Johannesburg High Court to stop the police from accessing his seized devices, warning this could expose undercover operatives. Image: Itumeleng English / Indep…
https://iol.co.za/capetimes/news/2026-06-09-major-general-fe…
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Claim 4: “The commission has issued a notice for Khan to appear before it on July 1.”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 5: “WhatsApp chats show that on June 15 2021, Sayed forwarded Khan a text that is believed to be from Malema wherein he is demanding to know a complainant in a case opened at Sandton Police Station.”
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Although the 'Evidence gathered' section for claim 8 says 'No evidence found', the evidence for claim 6 and 7 contains a source ('Madlanga Commission How Julius Malema Allegedly Obtained...') that explicitly mentions a June 15, 2021 message from Malema via Sayed requesting details of a criminal case.
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Claim 6: “The affidavit further alleges that at the request of Sayed, Khan provided Malema with confidential information.”
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Multiple sources confirm the allegation that Khan provided confidential information to Malema via Sayed.
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web search NEUTRAL — Maj-Gen Khan wants an interdict for the commission not to download data on his devices.The affidavit further alleges that at the request of Sayed, Khan provided Malema with confidential information.
https://www.theherald.co.za/news/2026-06-09-effs-malema-accu…
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web search NEUTRAL — The commission heard that Khan provided confidential case information, which Malema was not entitled to. In an affidavit submitted to the commission, Malema said the evidence that allegedly implicated…
https://iol.co.za/news/politics/2026-07-12-political-implica…
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web search NEUTRAL — Alleged conduit between Khan and political leadership. The affidavit places Sayed at the centre of procurement targeting, intelligence misuse, and the message chain linking Khan to Malema. Not a commi…
https://madlangacommission.co.za/cases/khan-malema-sayed-pol…
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Claim 7: “This is one of the many allegations contained in an affidavit commissioned by Madlanga commission secretary Dr Nolitha Vukuza in response to an application by Khan”
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Web search results confirm that allegations were contained in affidavits filed in response to Khan's application, specifically mentioning the Madlanga Commission and investigator Tshepo Nyatlo (who is linked to the commission's filings).
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 9, 2026 ... The allegations are contained in a supporting affidavit filed by Madlanga Commission investigator Tshepo Nyatlo in Khan's now-withdrawn urgent ...
https://insidepolitic.co.za/watch-malema-allegedly-offered-k…
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web search NEUTRAL — The suspension followed allegations raised at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into political interference, criminality and corruption in the criminal justice ...
https://www.instagram.com/thetruthpanther/
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web search NEUTRAL — Sep 29, 2025 ... MARIUS VAN Der Merwe, known as Witness D at the MadlangaCommission of Inquiry, was a key whistle-blower who detailed allegations ofmurder, ...
https://snl24.com/dailysun/news/live-madlanga-commission-fin…
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Claim 8: “Khan obliged by providing an extract from the South African Police Service’s (SAPS’) computerised case filing system with details of the name of the complainant in the case”
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The evidence for claim 2 explicitly mentions that Gen Khan messaged Mr Sayed with the complainant's name and address, and other sources confirm he provided confidential case information.
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Claim 9: “The investigator further highlights that Malema and former EFF deputy president Floyd Shivambu were implicated in the VBS looting scandal.”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 10: “EFF leader Julius Malema EFF has been accused of protecting the head of crime intelligence, Maj-Gen Feroz Khan, from dismissal for misconduct.”
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Multiple independent web search results confirm that Julius Malema has been accused of protecting Maj-Gen Feroz Khan from dismissal for misconduct.
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web search NEUTRAL — Maj-Gen Khan wants an interdict for the commission not to download data on his devices.EFF leader Julius Malema EFF has been accused of protecting the head of crime intelligence, Maj-Gen Feroz Khan, f…
https://www.theherald.co.za/news/2026-06-09-effs-malema-accu…
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web search NEUTRAL — Malema has publicly described Khan as a longtime acquaintance from their ANC days and denied any wrongdoing. These are untested allegations in court papers; no findings have been made and Malema is pr…
https://madlangacommission.co.za/witnesses/julius-malema
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web search NEUTRAL — Major-General Feroz Khan allegedly used police resources to provide EFF leader Julius Malema with details of a complainant in a case against him, while Malema allegedly offered political support to pr…
https://insidepolitic.co.za/watch-malema-allegedly-offered-k…
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Claim 11: “On September 5 2021, Sayed sent Khan a voice note informing him that “Juju” (a reference to Malema) informed him that things are moving smoothly and that Khan should give him time.”
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Two separate sources explicitly mention the September 5, 2021 voice note from Sayed to Khan claiming 'Juju' (Malema) said things were moving smoothly.
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web search NEUTRAL — It cites a 5 September 2021 voice note in which businessman Mohammed Sayed allegedly relayed that Malema said things were 'moving smoothly.' Untested allegation; presumed innocent.
https://madlangacommission.co.za/witnesses/julius-malema
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web search NEUTRAL — On September 5 2021 Sayed sent General Khan a voice note in which he stated: “Juju called me now. He said that your things are coming along very very nicely. It’s moving along very rapidly. But just g…
https://capetimes.co.za/news/2026-06-10-malemakhan-ties-unde…
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web search NEUTRAL — Khan also sent questions to Malema via Sayed, asking the EFF leader to raise them in Parliament with the then-Minister of Police Bheki Cele.
https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/07/07/malemas-alleged-relationshi…
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Claim 12: “The Madlanga commission is investigating allegations of criminal and political interference in the criminal justice system.”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 13: “Vukuza further attached an affidavit commissioned by the inquiry’s investigator, Tshepo Nyatlo.”
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Web search results explicitly state that Vukuza attached an affidavit commissioned by investigator Tshepo Nyatlo.
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web search NEUTRAL — Vukuza further attached an affidavit commissioned by the inquiry’s investigator, Tshepo Nyatlo. According to Nyatlo, in July 2021 Khan leaked his disciplinary hearing notice to businessperson Mohamed …
https://www.theherald.co.za/news/2026-06-09-effs-malema-accu…
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web search NEUTRAL — The affidavit was filed by commission investigator Tshepo Nyatlo before the high court in Joburg. The commission, established by President Cyril Ramaphosa in 2025, is investigating allegations of crim…
https://www.businessday.co.za/news/law/2026-06-09-feroz-khan…
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web search NEUTRAL — View mutual connections with Dr.Nolitha. Dr.Nolitha can introduce you to 10+ people at University of Johannesburg.
https://za.linkedin.com/in/dr-nolitha-vukuza-54ab9873
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Claim 14: “The complainant in that case is VBS Mutual Bank curator Anoosh Rooplal.”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 15: “Seventeen days later, Sayed sent Khan a message that read, “I [forgot] to tell you that Ju [reference to Malema] said that you will not ever resign, no matter what; this is a fight [from which] you will emerge victorious.””
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While other sources confirm the general relationship and the existence of messages, the specific quote and date (September 22) are not independently corroborated by a second distinct news organization in the provided evidence snippets.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 5, 2026 ... This specific message, reportedly originating from EFF leader Julius Malema, was an inquiry regarding a criminal case that had been opened over ...
https://www.facebook.com/TimesLIVE/posts/what-do-maj-gen-fer…
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web search NEUTRAL — 4 days ago ... FEROZ KHAN'S COURT BID BACKFIRES IN MADLANGA COMMISSION DISPUTE Suspended Crime Intelligence boss Major-General Feroz Khan's attempt to block ...
https://www.facebook.com/IOLnews/posts/johnson-clarified-her…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 7, 2026 ... On 15 June 2021, Sayed allegedly forwarded a message from Malema, referred to as “Juju”, to Major- General Feroz Khan requesting details of a ...
https://www.facebook.com/SAnewsBulletin/posts/madlanga-commi…
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