UKZN Lecturer Fears for His Life As He Denies Any Connection With ‘Goolam’ X Account in Video

• A masked X account with the handle @goolammv has shot to prominence this year in political media
• The account tries to spread information that trolls and attacks anyone who speaks out about the mainstream narrative
• Mohammed Yacoob Vawda, the UKZN lecturer and part-time comedian, refutes claims that he is behind this account

KWAZULU-NATAL - @goolammv has over 120k followers on the social media platform X and his bio reads, "Blocked by the axis of evil: Malema, Shivambu, Zuma It’s a badge of honour."

On Monday, 15 July 2024, Mohammed Yacoob Vawda felt it necessary to release a statement in the form of a video in which he completely distances himself from the X account, @goolammv.

He said, "I'm definitely not that guy," referring to national media and online allegations that he is the person behind the account in question.

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Vawda's video response to Goolam account threats

DJ Sbu asking who's behind the keyboard

DJ Sbu posted on X on 24 June:

"Good morning, welcome to #TheBigBreakfastShow! We want to know who is behind the @goolammv account?! He a politicians worst nightmare! And we just want to praise their work. Goolam! Maybe you want to speak to us anonymously?"

Mohammed Vawda stated that he and his family have received threats and he is fearful for his life. Briefly News noted that the account is a verified X account, as indicated by the blue tick on the profile. It has been verified since March 2023.

Responses to Vawda's Instagram video

@thekiffness said:

"I hope you sue @iolnews for doxxing & defamation."

@shaye.j sympathises and acknowledges the emotions he is going through:

"I can see the distress in your eyes. This is not ok, hope it gets sorted soon and you can live in peace again. May Allah keep you and your family safe, Amen."

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@happywivescooking vouching for Vawda's good standing in the community:

"You don't deserve this, dear, thank you for all the good work you do, from all of us at Pink Ribbons."

When should a social media platform like X actively get involved in internet bullying if a person's well-being and life are called into question?

Safety fears for suspected figure behind @Goolammv

Briefly News recently reported that the individual identified as the person behind a notorious X account fears for his life and family. The Independent Media Group named Mohammed Yacoob Vawda as one of the individuals associated with the @Goolammv profile.

Vawda, a part-time comedian, said that he initially dismissed the accusations as a joke:

"At first, I thought it was a prank or something, and then I saw it on IOL… How can you make such massive allegations?"

Source: Briefly News