CITY Press newspaper reported this Sunday that Julius Malema’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) had denied taking funding from allies of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe. This funding was apparently so that the movement could destabilise South Africa.The information comes from a mysterious Baba Jukwa, who made these claims on Facebook. He claims to be a high-ranking and disillusioned member of the Zanu (PF). As City Press put it: "Baba Jukwa has been leaking damaging secrets — some of which proved to be true — from within the party for the past four months."This man claims the EFF received money from Zimbabwean Youth Development Minister Saviour Kasukuwere, Defence Minister Emmerson Mnangagwa, commander of the Zimbabwean defence force Gen Constantine Chiwenga and State Security Minister Sydney Sekeramayi.Apparently it is an act of revenge for the hardline position taken by Lindiwe Zulu, the international adviser to President Jacob Zuma and his representative in his position as the ...

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