Cape Town – The African National Congress (ANC) has decided to postpone former President Jacob Zuma’s disciplinary hearing, which was scheduled for next week, citing security concerns and potential violence.
This decision is seen as a victory for Zuma.
He faced charges for breaching ANC rules by endorsing the newly formed MK party and appearing on its candidate list.
BREAKING NEWS!
The ANC has changed the disciplinary hearing for President Zuma again!
It will still be conducted from Luthuli House but Pres Zuma will connect virtually as follows:
Date: Tuesday 07 May 2024
Time: 10H00They say they don’t want a repeat of 28 March 1994, when… pic.twitter.com/tEu22ZOP2q
— uMkhonto WeSizwe Party (@MkhontoweSizwex) May 4, 2024
Zuma’s actions were considered a violation of the ANC constitution.
The postponement is linked to fears of unrest ahead of the upcoming national and provincial elections.
“Based on an assessment of the security situation prevailing at Luthuli House we are advised that activities, including disciplinary hearings, that attract large gatherings, are not advisable as they have the potential to result in violence, especially so close to the National and Provincial Elections scheduled for 29 May 2024.
The ANC didn’t think President Zuma will agreed to attend his DC now they are changing they plans 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/IQzLPNZoCe
— Mbongiseni Mbatha (@Mbatha10) May 4, 2024
“Accordingly, the ANC National Officials have decided that such activities should be held in abeyance until after the 2024 National and Provincial Elections, this includes the NDC hearing of JG Zuma,” ANC secretary-general, Fikile Mbalula said in a letter addressed to the party’s disciplinary committee chairperson, Ralph Mgijima.
Zuma’s support for the MK party stemmed from his belief that the ANC had deviated from its foundational principles.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
