Cape Town – Former president Jacob Zuma faces legal battles with the ANC after his unsuccessful appeal to overturn his expulsion.
Last week, the ANC’s National Disciplinary Committee of Appeal (NDCA) upheld its decision to expel Zuma for campaigning for the rival uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP), which he endorsed and led to significant electoral gains in KwaZulu-Natal.
In a statement, the party said it reaffirmed its commitment to revolutionary morality and discipline, which is a core foundation of the movement.
“It is during testing moments of trial and challenge that the most advanced cadres are distinguished by their unwavering commitment to the principles which have held this movement together, respect for organisational processes, and loyalty to the collective decisions of the movement,” ANC spokesperson, Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri said.
The ANC National Disciplinary Committee of Appeal (NDCA) upheld the decision of the National Disciplinary Committee to expel Mr. Jacob Zuma from the ANC. pic.twitter.com/61ZMe1BXrS
— African National Congress (@MYANC) November 22, 2024
The party said Zuma’s behaviour was an example of the highest form of ill-discipline and a direct assault on the historical mission of the ANC.
Zuma, however, plans to challenge the expulsion in court, citing ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa as a likely respondent, IOL reported on Monday.
His allies claim his efforts aim to rescue the ANC from perceived mismanagement.
“Zuma is going to exploit all the avenues, including the legal route, to retain his ANC membership. He is planning to fight his expulsion in court where Cyril Ramaphosa is likely to be cited as the first respondent in court documents,” the report quoted a close Zuma ally, who did not want to be named, as saying.
The ally added: “Zuma is trying to rescue the ANC from the clutches of the people who are bent on destroying the ANC.”
Meanwhile, political analysts highlight the internal divisions in the ANC and question the logic of Zuma’s desire to retain membership while leading a rival party.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
