Former 1st Deputy President of the Afrika Mayibuye Movement, Mcinga Nolubabalo, has confirmed that she is pursuing legal action to be reinstated to her former position, following what she describes as an unfair and procedurally flawed removal from office.
In a statement released on Thursday, Nolubabalo said the decision to approach the courts was not taken lightly but had become necessary to protect both her political standing and the institutional credibility of the movement she once helped lead.
“This legal action is driven by principle,” she said. “It is about defending organisational integrity, due process and my political reputation. No organisation that claims to stand for justice and democratic values can act outside its own rules.”
According to Nolubabalo, her removal as 1st Deputy President violated the Afrika Mayibuye Movement’s internal procedures and failed to meet basic standards of procedural justice. She argues that she was neither afforded a fair hearing nor formally notified of the specific allegations or processes that led to her dismissal.
Legal papers, expected to be filed in the coming days, will seek an order declaring her removal unlawful and invalid, as well as her immediate reinstatement to the position of 1st Deputy President. The application is also expected to outline alleged breaches of the organisation’s constitution and governance framework.
Nolubabalo, a prominent figure within Mbauiye iAfrika and the broader Afrika Mayibuye Movement, has been vocal in her insistence that the dispute is not rooted in personal ambition, but in safeguarding democratic practice within political organisations.
“This is not about power or positions,” she said. “It is about ensuring that leadership structures respect their own constitutions and that members are treated fairly and transparently.”
The Afrika Mayibuye Movement has yet to issue a formal response to Nolubabalo’s announcement. However, sources within the organisation acknowledge that the matter has generated internal debate, with concerns raised about governance processes and leadership accountability.
Political analysts say the case could have wider implications for internal democracy within emerging political movements, particularly those that position themselves as alternatives to established parties.
As the legal process unfolds, Nolubabalo maintains that she remains committed to the founding principles of the movement and confident that the courts will uphold the rule of law.
“Justice must prevail,” she said. “Not only for me, but for the future integrity of our organisation.”
