Former President Jacob Zuma may appeal his expulsion from the African National Congress (ANC). Reports emerged that a leaked document from the party's National Disciplinary Committee (NDC) revealed his expulsion from the African National Congress. According to the document, Zuma was found guilty of all the charges he was facing.
SHOCKED AND DISMAYED
The NDC found Zuma guilty of contravening Rule 25.17.17.4 of the ANC constitution. The NDC further said that Zuma has a right to appeal his expulsion in 21 days. The NDC Committee was represented by Enver Surty (Acting Chairperson), Faith Muthambi, Robinson Raman, and Vusi Pikoli. Responding to the NDC's findings, the uMkhonto weSizwe Party spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndhlela, said the party was shocked and dismayed upon learning from media sources about an alleged leak from the ANC NDC. "We can only confirm this as an act that appears to be a deliberate attempt by the ANC of Ramaphosa to undermine President Zuma. Alarmingly, neither Zuma nor his designated representative, Tony Yengeni, were informed of this ruling," Ndhlela said. He added that this was a stark violation of both the ANC Constitution and the Constitution of South Africa.
LEGAL TEAM
Ndhlela said that the document detailed intimidation and further tainting the procedural integrity of this process. "It is a foundational legal principle that no individual, not even those accused of serious crimes, should be punished or sentenced in their absence. This principle is designed to protect against miscarriages of justice, which sadly, this scenario closely mirrors, resembling a trial conducted through the media. This is clearly a continuation of an apartheid style and trend wherein President Zuma was sentenced to 15 months' imprisonment without a fair trial nor an option of a fine," he said. "President Zuma will engage his legal team to urgently determine the course of action and ensure that justice is served. Upon the conclusion of consultations, President Zuma will announce further actions based on the guidance of these consultations," he said.
