Cape Town — The ANC said it is studying the Supreme Court of Appeal’s (SCA) ruling after it dismissed the party’s bid to appeal a ruling of the High Court in Johannesburg in a multi-million rand dispute.
The matter comes from Ezulweni Investments’ claim for an agreement with the ruling party in February 2019 to receive banners for the general elections, which they denied. Following this, Ezulweni applied to the High Court for payment totalling R100m and a relief was granted.
According to SABC News, Ezulweni’s relief was short-lived as the ANC turned to the SCA after its appeal attempt at the court wad denied.
The SCA found, among other things, that the denials of the ANC fall into the category of “bald, uncreditworthy denials designed to create fictitious disputes of facts”.
The appellate court found that the court of fist instance and the full court were justified in basing their findings on the version of Ezulweni, where the two versions conflicted each other.
It reinstated the appeal which was heard in early November. Judge Trevor Gorven dismissed the appeal, ordering the ANC to pay the costs. Ezulweni is now owed just R150-million, including legal costs, eNCA reported.
In response, the party said they are studying the matter and would be taking appropriate action
“The ANC takes note of the court ruling in the matter involving Ezulweni Investments (Pty) Ltd. Our legal team is studying the judgement and will advise on most appropriate actions that can be undertaken. Further response on the matter will be considered based on advice provided by the ANC’s legal team,” they said in a statement.
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— African National Congress (@MYANC) November 24, 2023
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