Former ANC President Jacob Zuma is set to face a disciplinary hearing by the party on July 17. Zuma was suspended by the ANC in January after publicly endorsing the uMkhonto weSizwe Party, which he currently leads.

Zuma was scheduled to appear before the party's National Disciplinary Committee (NDC) on May 7 at Luthuli House, but the plans were halted by the ANC, citing security concerns. This was after MK Party supporters had threatened to gather in support of the former president. At the time, ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula said the party was avoiding large gatherings at its headquarters, which might end in chaos. "In pursuance of this duty and based on an assessment of the security situation prevailing at Luthuli House, the secretary-general's office was advised that activities that have the potential to attract large gatherings that might result in violent or disruptive behaviour are not advisable, especially so close to election day,' Mbalula said at the time. 

In a letter signed by the ANC's National Disciplinary Committee Administrator, Rachmat Lamera wrote: "Take notice that the disciplinary hearing of the charged member will take place on the virtual platform on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Log-in details will be sent to all parties when the date is closer," the letter reads. Zuma is facing charges of contravening the ANC's constitution by campaigning for the MK Party. He is also accused of being guilty of contravening Rule 25.17.13 of the ANC Constitution by joining and supporting another political organisation. "On December 16, 2023, you addressed the Umkhonto We Sizwe Party (MKP) in Soweto, and you called on all South Africans to join you in dislodging the ANC as the ruling party. You appeared on the list for public representatives of the Umkhonto We Sizwe Party (MKP), contrary to the rule because the MKP is not an organisation that is in alliance with the African National Congress (ANC),' the charge sheet read.