Malema defends praise for ex-Idac head Andrea Johnson
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EFF leader Julius Malema defended his previous praise for former Idac head Andrea Johnson during a press conference. He also denied allegations linking his party to figures involved in the Madlanga Commission corruption inquiry.
Why it matters
The EFF's political standing and integrity are under scrutiny as the party prepares for local government elections.
Ahead of the EFF’s election campaign, Julius Malema clarified his parliamentary praise for former Idac head Andrea Johnson and denied shielding Crime Intelligence’s Feroz Khan from ad hoc committee probes.
30 Jul 2026 Julius Malema addresses the media on Thursday, 30 July. (Photo: Gallo Images/Sharon Seretlo) Dive Deeper Speed Read Summary Listen Dive Deeper “Despite all attempts to cast doubt over the organisation and its leadership, there’s been no evidence that ties the EFF to any wrongdoing, and this is a fact we remain proud of,” said Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema on Thursday, 30 July.
He hit back at allegations linking him to figures implicated at the Madlanga Commission, including former Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (Idac) head advocate Andrea Johnson and criminally charged Crime Intelligence deputy head, Feroz Khan.
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