An Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) central committee member who was left off the party’s nomination lists for parliament and provincial legislatures has made serious allegations against the party’s national leaders, including Julius Malema.
In a lengthy Facebook post, Thembinkosi Rawula alleges that the EFF’s national leaders have been fleecing the organisation, while those who have objected to the practice are being chastised.
Rawula said he was not being vindictive by accusing the red beret's national leaders of stealing money.
He told Eyewitness News his decision to speak out about the state of the organisation comes after he was hamstrung along with other members, saying criticism about the party's leaders is a quick way to get kicked out of the organisation.
With just over 30 days left before the elections, Rawula said he found it necessary to reveal the true character of the EFF.
“You have the EFF inside this whole organisation, receiving state money and it refusing to be held accountable about that money, it uses that money for corrupt activities. Yet it is the EFF that championed for a corrupt-free society.”
He added that although he’s the chairperson of the disciplinary committee, he could never act on any allegations brought against Malema and his allies.