“Sandton businessman Zesimdumise “Ze” Nxumalo has said EFF leader Julius Malema “did not deliver cash or whisky” to Jotham “Mswazi” Msibi and “never handed over R80,000 in a Louis Vuitton bag”.”

“Nxumalo said he introduced Malema to Msibi and meetings between them “always took place in my presence”.”

“He said the three met at Uvivi Lodge in Hammanskraal and at locations in Sandton and Johannesburg.”

“The affidavit forms part of a defamation case before the Gauteng High Court between Malema and PA president Kenny Kunene.”

“Kunene alleged he delivered cash and other items to Msibi, who is described in court papers as a central figure in a network linked to the “Big Five” cartel.”

“Kunene’s answering papers rely on affidavits from two witnesses, including Tshepo Molekoa, who described himself as Msibi’s associate and caregiver.”

“Molekoa alleged he saw Malema at Msibi-linked properties on many occasions, including late at night, and claimed he was instructed to open and count money contained in a Louis Vuitton bag allegedly brought by Malema, estimating the amount at about R80,000.”

“A second witness, referenced in court papers, similarly alleged Malema made repeated visits to Msibi and delivered cash and luxury items, including whisky.”