Julius Malema rejects calls to scrap IDAC, South Africans divided by EFF leader’s reasoning

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has publicly rejected growing calls to scrap the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), sparking a heated debate among South Africans regarding his stance on the embattled anti-corruption unit.

No other man will speak to me like I’m a child, not me. I’m an elected public representative and leader of a party.

Malema’s comments come amidst intense scrutiny of the unit, particularly following the resignation of its former head, Advocate Andrea Johnson, who faced allegations of selective investigations and failing to address high-profile corruption cases within the police and crime intelligence sectors.

While some political analysts argue that the IDAC has failed to fulfill its mandate and should be replaced by a more independent body, Malema maintains that the institution remains a necessary tool in the fight against corruption, provided it is properly managed and held accountable.

The EFF leader’s position has left the public divided, with some supporters praising his defense of state institutions, while critics argue that his support for the unit is inconsistent with his party’s broader rhetoric against state capture and corruption.