Sisulu seeks justice against Goolam Vawda for social media abuse

IN THE well-known social media abuse case involving former ANC MP Lindiwe Sisulu and Goolam Mohammed Sulimann Vawda, law enforcement agencies have come under fire for their ineffectiveness.

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On July 21, 2024, Sisulu filed a criminal complaint against Vawda at the Roodepoort police station. Vawda is suspected of being the owner of the contentious X (previously Twitter) handle @goolammy, a social media account that is accused of disseminating hate speech, cyberbullying, and defamatory remarks against both private individuals and public figures.

On Monday, Sisulu’s lawyer, Barnabas Xulu, told Independent Media that police have been quiet since the criminal complaint was filed.

“There has never been any development since the case was opened. These guys (police) have disappeared,’ he said.

Asked what happened to the case, Gauteng police spokesperson Captain Tintswalo Sibeko said police will revert with responses but could not comment at the time of publication.

In her affidavit, Sisulu said Vawda has used his position on social media to denigrate her by mounting unjustified attacks that are highly defamatory.