Hands Off Teffo: Advocate Malesela Teffo’s Arrest Sparks Conspiracy Theories and Online Frenzy
The recent arrest of disbarred Advocate Malesela Teffo has sent shockwaves across social media, igniting a storm of controversy and conspiracy theories.
Advocate Teffo, who previously represented four of the five men accused in the murder trial of footballer Senzo Meyiwa, was apprehended on Tuesday, on charges of fraud, assault, malicious damage to property, and trespassing, TimesLive reveals.
Police Confirm Advocate Teffo’s Arrest and Court Appearance
Police spokesperson, Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi, confirmed the arrest and stated that Advocate Teffo is being held at Pretoria Central Police.
He is scheduled to appear before the Pretoria Magistrates Court on 03 August.
“Police can confirm that a 53-year-old man has been arrested today, 01 August 2023, on charges of fraud, assault, malicious damage to property, and trespassing. The suspect is expected to appear before the Pretoria Magistrates Court on 03 August.”
Advocate Teffo’s History of Legal Troubles
This arrest is not Teffo’s first encounter with the law, as he is currently on bail for a separate assault charge. In September 2022, he was struck off the roll by the Legal Practice Council due to 22 malpractice allegations and his unprofessional behavior during court hearings.
Advocate Teffo’s Arrest Raises Eyebrows
However, the circumstances surrounding Teffo’s recent arrest have triggered a wave of speculation on social media. Supporters of the disbarred Advocate claim that he is being silenced for speaking out against powerful figures, including President Cyril Ramaphosa, whom he accused of covering up Senzo Meyiwa’s murder. Some even fear for his safety, believing that Teffo may have vital information pertaining to Senzo Meyiwa’s murder case.
Check out some of the reactions from social media;
@zurielcue
I’ve got a feeling there’s something behind this thing of wanting to arrest Tefo, somebody powerful is behind this
@sthokozile_dlamini1
Hands off Teffo asseblief 🥹
They trying to silence him
@eskimo_kunene;
The possibility he wants to be assassinated is high, this guy has too much information that is relevant to this case.
@misslennyk
They think we are fooled… can’t keep avoiding the inevitable #HandsOffTeffo 💀
@hleceleng
He is probably doing something right and sniffing in the right direction 😢 scare tactics again
@noxy_mcaks
Weeee so they wanna silence him ngoba ukhuluma amaqiniso kwaze kwashuba South Africa is a movie 😢😢😢😢