{
  "id": 16517039,
  "title": "POLITICS & POLICING: From EFF’s Malema to ANC’s Carrim — the politics permeating SA’s cop collusion scandal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/politics-policing-from-effs-malema-to-ancs-carrim-the-politics",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T20:28:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Maverick",
    "slug": "daily-maverick",
    "url": "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-10-25-from-effs-malema-to-ancs-carrim-the-politics-permeating-sas-cop-collusion-scandal/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "South Africa finds itself at a crossroads as local elections approach, and the lines between politics and policing have become increasingly blurred. Two prominent figures, Julius Malema of the EFF and Feroz Khan of the Crime Intelligence unit, have been linked together through the now-fired Khan's connection to Malema.\n\nMeanwhile, Suliman Carrim, a former ANC regional treasurer, has been arrested for allegedly attempting to steal two cars using fraudulent documentation. Carrim, who is also a member of the ANC, faces additional charges of money laundering and theft. His arrest has raised questions about the integrity of the ANC and its connection to alleged criminal activities.\n\nThe ongoing police collusion scandal has seen politicians from various parties, including the ANC, EFF, NCC, DA, and PA, emerge as suspects. The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry and a parallel parliamentary hearing have been investigating these allegations, revealing a complex web of political influence and criminal activity.\n\nAs South Africa prepares for the upcoming local elections, the political landscape is fraught with questions about alleged wrongdoing and shady relationships.",
  "summary": "South Africa is on the brink of local elections. Meanwhile, the lines between various politicians, allegedly dodgy characters and suspicious activities have blurred more than ever. Take the EFF’s Julius Malema, who is familiar with the now-fired Crime Intelligence cop Feroz Khan. Then there’s ANC-supporting Suliman Carrim, recently arrested in a car smuggling case.",
  "key_points": [
    "Julius Malema of EFF linked to Crime Intelligence unit's Feroz Khan",
    "Former ANC treasurer Suliman Carrim arrested for car theft, money laundering",
    "Police collusion scandal involves politicians from multiple parties"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}