Malema Backs ‘Fearless’ Mkhwanazi Amid SAPS Scandal: “There’s a Place for You in the EFF”

EFF rallies behind SAPS whistleblower as public demands justice over explosive corruption allegations

In a country exhausted by corruption scandals, Julius Malema’s latest promise to embattled KwaZulu-Natal provincial police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has stirred both political debate and public intrigue.

Speaking before a packed crowd at the EFF’s 12th anniversary rally in Khayelitsha on Saturday, the party’s fiery commander-in-chief didn’t hold back: “If they fire you, there’s a position for you in the EFF so that you can continue to fight corruption in South Africa.”

And just like that, South Africa’s political theatre got a new plot twist.

The Cop Who Spoke Out

Lieutenant General Mkhwanazi recently dropped a bombshell on the nation: top SAPS officials, members of the judiciary, and known crime syndicates are allegedly working together in a web of corruption that runs deep and wide. His claims shook the system so hard that President Cyril Ramaphosa swiftly placed Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on special leave.

In a move to steady the ship, Ramaphosa appointed Wits law professor Firoz Cachalia as acting police minister, effective August 1, and set up a judicial commission of inquiry. Parliament has also formed an ad hoc committee to probe Mkhwanazi’s allegations and the EFF is seated at that table.

EFF: From Protest to Platform

Malema’s bold gesture towards Mkhwanazi isn’t just symbolic. It’s a calculated signal that the red berets are positioning themselves as the party of justice and accountability. a party willing to stand with whistleblowers, especially those who risk their careers and lives to expose corruption.

“General Mkhwanazi should know that there’s only one hope for the fearless and that hope is the EFF,” Malema said to roaring applause.

The message was clear: the EFF is extending more than just moral support; they’re offering political asylum.

The Streets Know the Truth

But Malema’s speech went beyond political posturing. It was also a call to communities drowning in crime, drugs, and violence, especially those in the Cape Flats and Mitchells Plain.

“We want the people to come to Parliament and tell us who the drug lords are, and who is protecting them,” Malema urged. “This is the time, this is the platform to expose the rot.”

In a country where community tip-offs often lead to more danger than protection, Malema’s challenge was as much about bravery as it was about truth.

South Africa Reacts

On social media, many South Africans applauded Mkhwanazi’s courage. Twitter was awash with hashtags like #SupportMkhwanazi, #SAPSWhistleblower, and #EFFForJustice. Others, however, warned of politicizing a serious national issue.

“Malema’s move is smart, but it’s also risky,” tweeted one user. “We need a non-partisan investigation. Not recruitment pitches.”

The Bigger Picture

This isn’t the first time the EFF has offered sanctuary to whistleblowers and dissidents. But it could be the most consequential. If Mkhwanazi is sidelined or ousted from SAPS, his next step will be closely watched, not just by politicians, but by a weary public desperate for reform in law enforcement.

Meanwhile, all eyes are on the judicial commission and Parliament’s ad hoc committee. Will they uncover a rot deep enough to shake the SAPS to its foundations? Or will Mkhwanazi, like many whistleblowers before him, be left to stand alone?

One thing is certain: Malema is betting that South Africa is ready to back the brave and that might just change the game.

In a nation where silence often protects power, Mkhwanazi’s voice is ringing louder than expected. And Malema, ever the political tactician, is making sure the EFF is right beside him, microphone in hand.

{Source: IOL}

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