Disbarred Advocate Malesela Teffo Takes the Helm at FOSA's Intelligence Division

• Disbarred Advocate Malesela Teffo has been appointed head of intelligence at the Forum for South Africa
• FOSA said it aims to strengthen intelligence and combat corruption with Teffo's extensive experience
• Social media reactions revealed mixed feelings about Teffo's controversial background and new role

Justin Williams, a journalist at Briefly News since 2024, covers South Africa’s current affairs. Before joining Briefly News, he served as a writer and chief editor at Right for Education Africa’s South African chapter.

GAUTENG, JOHANNESBURG - Disbarred Advocate Malesela Teffo has been named head of intelligence at the Forum for South Africa (FOSA).

Assist in uncovering corruption

FOSA spokesperson Tebogo Mashilompane said the appointment aims to strengthen the organisation’s intelligence capabilities and assist in uncovering corruption, misconduct, and abuse of power. Mashilompane noted that Teffo brings extensive experience in policing, intelligence, and the legal sector, which will support FOSA’s efforts to combat criminality.

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Teffo previously represented several accused in the ongoing Senzo Meyiwa murder trial. In his new role, he is expected to work closely with retired police detectives who are conducting independent investigations.

The appointment comes despite Teffo having faced allegations of misconduct and misappropriation of funds by clients who claimed he failed to provide services despite receiving payment. These complaints were lodged with the legal council before his involvement in the Meyiwa case, although his conduct during the trial contributed to the proceedings that led to his disbarment.

South Africans weigh in

Social media users shared their opinions regarding Teffo's appointment.

@justtnancy_ said:

"Disbarred, meaning he can't practice law, probably for doing something illegal, but he's getting a job that requires complete honesty and disclosure?"

@sa_nameless123 said:

"This is good news. Advocate Teffo didn’t deserve what happened to him; he was only doing his job."

@spopovxcc said:

"Now this is good!"

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@Ndaba_2025 said:

"Good for him, he needs that job."

@MashaRostovv said:

"I have never heard of FOSA. Why would they hire someone with a superiority complex who occasionally engages in "popstarism," a.k.a. attention-seeking behaviour?"

@RockCandy86 said:

"At the end of the day, he must provide for his family."

@BornNtate said:

"Head of intelligence, while there still isn't a conviction in the case he was solving? Sounds like he's being censored and captured to me."

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Source: Briefly News