LISTEN | Malema: Madlanga commission testimony has not dented EFF support
EFF leader Julius Malema has dismissed concerns that testimony at the Madlanga commission regarding his alleged ties to crime intelligence has damaged his party's public support. Malema characterized the allegations as politically motivated rhetoric and criticized the commission for relying on media speculation rather than verifiable evidence.
Why it matters
The controversy tests the resilience of the EFF's political brand and raises questions about the evidentiary standards of public commissions in South Africa.
The EFF has rejected the notion that the revelations at the Madlanga commission surrounding its leader have hurt the party.
EFF leader Julius Malema came under severe public scrutiny after revelations of his close ties to crime intelligence’s Feroz Khan who has been become a central topic at the commission.
Malema dismissed suggestions that the revelations have led to a negative public perception which could potentially affect the party at the local government elections in November.
He said the EFF had not been negatively affected, as two of its rallies, including its 13th year anniversary and manifesto launch in Thohoyandou, were packed to the rafters.
Speaking at a media briefing in Sandton, Malema said there was no evidence implicating the party in any wrongdoing, only rhetoric.
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