‘There’s nothing wrong with Idac’: Malema says anti-corruption unit shouldn’t be dissolved

EFF leader Julius Malema has defended the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), stating that the unit should not be dissolved despite recent controversies and calls for its closure.

There is nothing wrong with the institution itself; the problem lies with the individuals who have been tasked with leading it and how they have exercised their powers.

Malema argued that dismantling the directorate would be a regressive step in the fight against corruption in South Africa. He emphasized that the focus should be on strengthening the institution’s internal controls and ensuring that those in leadership positions are held accountable for their actions.

The EFF leader’s comments come amid ongoing debates in Parliament regarding the future of the IDAC, with some political parties calling for its complete overhaul or replacement by a different body.