Mbalula confirms Zuma’s disciplinary hearings has been postponed to avert violence ahead of the elections

Johnathan Paoli

In a media briefing on Sunday afternoon, ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula confirmed that, despite initial reports of former President Jacob Zuma’s  disciplinary hearing going ahead virtually on Tuesday, there would be no proceedings until after elections, following security concerns.

Mbalula said the party remained focused on elections and its project of renewal, despite attempts by outside forces to undermine the democratic gains the ruling party has achieved over the last three decades.

The SG said that in line with the ANC’s deep respect for the rule of law, any disciplinary hearings by the National Disciplinary Committee have been suspended, until a safer time in which a security assessment could identify more appropriate security circumstances.

“We are not expecting anything to happen on Tuesday, as instructed by the NDC,” Mbalula said.

The SG said that the Electoral Commission (IEC) has been notified of concerns by the party of