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Malema denies role in plot to oust former intelligence inspector-general

EFF leader Julius Malema has denied any knowledge about WhatsApp exchanges between suspended head of crime intelligence Feroz Khan and businessman Muhammad Sayed in which his name was mentioned. Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has denied allegations that he conspired to remove the then-intelligence inspector-general Setlhomamaru Dintwe in an alleged conspiracy with suspended […] The post Malema denies role in plot to oust former intelligence inspector-general appeared first

The Namibian9 Jul 2026, 05:52 am
Malema denies role in plot to oust former intelligence inspector-general

EFF leader Julius Malema has denied any knowledge about WhatsApp exchanges between suspended head of crime intelligence Feroz Khan and businessman Muhammad Sayed in which his name was mentioned.

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has denied allegations that he conspired to remove the then-intelligence inspector-general Setlhomamaru Dintwe in an alleged conspiracy with suspended crime intelligence deputy head Feroz Khan and businessman Muhammad Sayed.

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In an affidavit submitted to the Madlanga Commission, Malema responded to questions arising from WhatsApp exchanges between Khan and Sayed.

“I deny that I conspired to orchestrate the removal of Dr Dintwe,” he said.

The commission heard that Khan used Sayed as an intermediary to communicate with Malema and channel draft parliamentary questions through the EFF leader.

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Originally published by The Namibian on 9 Jul 2026, 05:52 am. View original article
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