Malema confirms knowing controversial businessman Ze Nxumalo

Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF) leader Julius Malema confirmed knowing controversial businessman Ze Nxumalo, who was implicated in the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

The commission recently heard allegations that Nxumalo had unusual access to police documents and pressured authorities to arrest controversial blogger Musa Khawula.

It was also revealed that Malema had close links to Nxumalo, raising questions about their relationship.

ALSO READ: EFF announces election task force ahead of municipal polls

Malema told journalists on Thursday that there was nothing sinister about his friendship with Nxumalo.

"I know Ze. Ze Nxumalo is a child of Professor Nxumalo, who was the founder of the IFP. He was the first general secretary of the IFP," said Malema.

He denied involvement in any criminal activity.

"I don't engage in criminal activity. I'm not a criminal and that's why I speak freely. None of your politicians can speak the way I speak," he said.