Julius Malema Claims He Knows Names of State Spies Allegedly Infiltrating EFF

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has claimed that he knows the identities of individuals allegedly recruited and paid by South Africa’s State Security Agency (SSA) to infiltrate his political party and undermine its internal operations.

Malema made the revelation while addressing supporters at the party’s final election rally, known as Tshela Thupa, held at Orlando Stadium on Saturday.

According to reports, the EFF leader disclosed that he had received a list containing the names of individuals allegedly involved in the intelligence operation, including their former and current positions within the party.

He claimed that he knew their full names and the roles they previously occupied in the EFF, as well as the positions they currently hold.

However, Malema insisted that he had no intention of making the list public, explaining that he had secured the document in a safe.

He reportedly argued that the individuals involved should come forward voluntarily and explain their actions rather than wait for him to expose them.

Malema said he did not want to destroy anyone’s career by publicly identifying those allegedly involved in the operation.

The revelations come amid a developing court case involving approximately R12 million allegedly withdrawn from the State Security Agency’s funds to finance an intelligence operation known as Project Mayibuye.

The case involves two former state security officials, Thulani Dlomo and Patrick Mshothola, who are facing charges including theft, fraud, forgery and uttering.

Court proceedings have heard allegations that the operation was designed to gather intelligence on the EFF, infiltrate its internal structures and monitor activities within its parliamentary caucus.

A protected witness reportedly testified that he was recruited and paid to infiltrate the party, with his responsibilities allegedly including gathering information and recruiting EFF members to join another political organisation.

The revelations have prompted the EFF to seek access to court records and transcripts to establish the full extent of the alleged operation.

The party was granted partial access to relevant court documents by the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, allowing it to examine evidence relating to the alleged infiltration.

Reacting to the developments, Malema argued that the reported expenditure of millions of rand on an operation targeting the EFF demonstrated the influence and strength of the organisation.

He maintained that the party had attracted attention because of its political activities and its opposition to corruption and government policies.

Malema also recalled the EFF’s involvement in campaigns such as the fight over the Nkandla scandal and the Fees Must Fall movement, arguing that these activities had made the party a significant political force.

The EFF leader further urged supporters not to be discouraged by the revelations, insisting that the alleged attempts to weaken the organisation had not succeeded.

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