By Amy Musgrave
The African National Congress’ National Disciplinary Committee of Appeal has upheld the decision of the National Disciplinary Committee to expel former president Jacob Zuma from the party.
Zuma threw his weight behind the MK Party last year. It has since gone from strength to strength, and is the third largest party in the country following May’s general elections.
“It is during testing moments of trial and challenge that the most advanced cadres are distinguished by their unwavering commitment to the principles which have held this movement together, respect for organisational processes, and loyalty to the collective decisions of the movement,” the ANC said in a statement on Friday.
“Mr Zuma’s behaviour exemplifies the highest form of ill-discipline and a direct assault on the historical mission of the ANC. By establishing and leading a rival political party, he abandoned the core values of organisational loyalty and collective accountability,
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