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

Dailydispatch · 🇿🇦 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: “This is one of the many allegations contained in an affidavit commissioned by Madlanga commission secretary Dr Nolitha Vukuza”
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Both the Sowetan and other web search results explicitly state that these allegations are contained in an affidavit commissioned by Dr Nolitha Vukuza, secretary of the Madlanga commission.
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web search NEUTRAL — 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...
https://www.theherald.co.za/news/2026-06-09-effs-malema-accu…
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web search NEUTRAL — Madlanga commission papers allege procurement interference and confidential leaks.Khan will proceed with litigation in a review application. Commission secretary Nolitha Vukuza described Khan’s litiga…
https://www.sowetan.co.za/news/2026-06-09-madlanga-probes-kh…
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web search NEUTRAL — Vukuza argued the commission does not have Khan’s devices but rather a hard drive of information downloaded by police from his devices. She argued a glimpse of the chats shows Khan knew about a tobacc…
https://www.businessday.co.za/news/law/2026-06-09-madlanga-p…
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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: “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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The Sowetan and other web search results report the message sent 17 days later (September 22) stating that Khan would not have to resign and would emerge victorious.
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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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Claim 4: “The affidavit further alleges that at the request of Sayed, Khan provided Malema with confidential information.”
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The Sowetan and multiple web search results confirm the allegation that Khan provided confidential information to Malema via Sayed.
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web search NEUTRAL — EFF leader Julius Malema has emerged as a key figure in an alleged quid pro quo relationship involving suspended crime intelligence deputy head Maj-Gen Feroz Khan and alleged cigarette smuggler Mohamm…
https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/politics/2026-07-11-…
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web search NEUTRAL — The request allegedly came from Malema. The commission alleges that Khan provided Sayed with information about the case and Rooplal’s personal details and his home address for such to be given to Male…
https://www.theherald.co.za/politics/2026-07-08-malema-denie…
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web search NEUTRAL — The affidavit alleges Sayed requested that Khan use his SAPS authority to obtain and pass on the identity and home address of a person who had lodged a complaint against Julius Malema.
https://madlangacommission.co.za/witnesses/mohammed-sayed
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Claim 5: “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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Multiple web search results confirm the existence of a voice note from September 5, 2021, where Sayed told Khan that 'Juju' (Malema) said things were moving smoothly.
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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 — Julius Malema’s legal team says the state is downplaying claims that he was racially targeted by AfriForum. The argument was raised during court proceedings, adding another layer to the ongoing case. …
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/julius-malema-and-feroz-khan…
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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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Claim 6: “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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The Sowetan and other web search results confirm that Maj-Gen Khan sought an interdict to prevent the commission from downloading information from his seized devices.
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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 3, 2026 ... David The Cat Mabuza, the late former deputy President of the country, has been dragged into Madlanga Commission chats. Upon downloading the ...
https://www.facebook.com/100063699817726/posts/david-the-cat…
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web search NEUTRAL — Major-General Feroz Khan has been ordered to appear before the Madlanga Commission on July 1 after withdrawing urgent court applications aimed at blocking access to electronic devices seized from him.
https://iol.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-06-08-breaking-madl…
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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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Claim 7: “Vukuza further attached an affidavit commissioned by the inquiry’s investigator, Tshepo Nyatlo.”
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The Sowetan and web search results confirm that Vukuza attached an affidavit commissioned by investigator Tshepo Nyatlo.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 10, 2026 ... The affidavit was filed by commission investigator Tshepo Nyatlo before the high court in Johannesburg. ... Commission secretary Nolitha Vukuza ...
https://www.theherald.co.za/news/2026-06-10-khan-linked-to-r…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 9, 2026 ... This is one of the many allegations contained in an affidavit commissioned by Madlanga commission secretary Dr Nolitha Vukuza in response to an ...
https://www.businessday.co.za/news/2026-06-09-effs-malema-ac…
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Claim 8: “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 9: “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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While the specific 'Evidence for claim 8' section was empty, the 'Evidence for claim 2' and 'Evidence for claim 6' web search results explicitly mention the June 15, 2021 message from Sayed/Malema regarding a complainant's identity at Sandton Police Station.
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Claim 10: “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 11: “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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The claim is reported by the Sowetan and multiple web search results (including EWN/news reports) stating that Malema has been accused of protecting Maj-Gen Feroz Khan from dismissal.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 10, 2026 ... As reported by EWN, investigator Tshepo Nyatlo also claimed that Khan wanted Malema to fire questions at Inspector General Isaac Dintwe in ...
https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702/posts/the-madlanga-com…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 9, 2026 ... EFF leader Julius Malema EFF has been accused of protecting the head of crime intelligence, Maj-Gen Feroz Khan, from dismissal for misconduct.
https://www.sowetan.co.za/news/2026-06-09-effs-malema-accuse…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 11, 2026 ... Madlanga Commission Hears Allegations of Khan–Malema Mutual Support The Madlanga Commission has heard allegations that Major-General Feroz ...
https://www.facebook.com/TimesLIVE/posts/eff-leader-julius-m…
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Claim 12: “The investigator further highlights that Malema and former EFF deputy president Floyd Shivambu were implicated in the VBS looting scandal.”
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Claim 13: “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 14: “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 Sowetan and web search results specifically mention Nyatlo's claim that in July 2021, Khan leaked his disciplinary hearing notice to Mohamed Sayed.
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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…
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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…
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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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Claim 15: “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' web search result explicitly states that Khan provided the complainant's name and address from the SAPS system to Sayed.
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