Will Jacob Zuma challenge his expulsion?
The ANC expelled former president Jacob Zuma, who once vowed to remain a member until his death. Will he appeal this decision?
Former president Jacob Zuma, who was expelled by the ANC after a disciplinary hearing, once vowed he would remain a member until his death.
In 2023, the ANC charged and suspended Zuma for contravening the party’s rules when he launched the MK Party [which he currently leads] on 16 December 2023 in Orlando, Soweto.
WILL JACOB ZUMA APPEAL HIS EXPULSION?
The South African previously reported that a document dated 29 July containing the outcome of the ANC National Disciplinary Committee (NDC) meeting was leaked on Sunday.
As per the document, the NDC found Zuma “guilty of contravening Rule 25 of the ANC constitution for prejudicing the integrity or repute of the organisation by acting in collaboration with a registered political party, to wit the uMkhonto weSizwe Party, which is not in alliance with the ANC, in a manner contrary to the aims, policies and objectives of the ANC.
“The charged member [Zuma] is expelled from the ANC,” NDC chairperson Enver Surty said.
Zuma has 21 days to appeal the decision.
Meanwhile, MK Party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela said Jacob Zuma and Tony Yengeni who represented him in the disciplinary hearing are not yet aware of his expulsion.
Ndhlela said this is a stark violation of both the ANC constitution and the Constitution of South Africa.
“An examination of the leaked document reveals that the disciplinary process was not only profoundly flawed but also conducted in a manner akin to a kangaroo court. This situation is exacerbated by the ANC’s contradictory behaviour initially scheduling a physical hearing in May, only to later withdraw this commitment.
“Moreover, the document details intimidation tactics employed by Fikile Mbalula against Yengeni, further tainting the procedural integrity of this process,” Ndhlela said.