Johnathan Paoli
THE ANC’s National Disciplinary Committee (NDC) resumed its virtual disciplinary hearing against former SA President and uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party leader Jacob Zuma on Tuesday in his absence.
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula reportedly outlined how Zuma ditched the party for MK, and failed to uphold the principles of the ANC despite his long history in the party and his contribution to the struggle against apartheid.
However, Zuma did not appear for the hearing, and it is alleged that his representative Tony Yengeni also withdrew, citing connectivity issues.
Zuma is facing two charges of contravening the party’s rules, including its constitution, following his public endorsement of the newly formed MK party, while still a member of the ANC.
According to the party’s constitution, rule 25; Zuma’s decision to not campaign for the ANC, and support MK was tantamount to constitutional breach.
More than a hundred MK party supporters gathered
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