Former MK Party members Nhlamulo Ndhlela and Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla have rejected the claims that led to their suspension and expulsion, and have announced plans to challenge the decision in court .
The party expelled the pair with immediate effect on 18 June, accusing them of gross misconduct and internal rule breaches . Secretary-General Sibonelo Nomvalo said their actions undermined organisational unity, discipline and leadership structures .
The party alleged that the pair were involved in transferring ailing MP Muzi Ntshingila to another health facility without his family’s knowledge, and that they ignored instructions from parliamentary leader Dr John Hlophe not to attend funeral proceedings or make public statements about the deceased .
Speaking at a press conference in Sandton, Ndhlela said he was deliberately isolated from party leadership before the disciplinary action. He said they first learned of their expulsion through the media, despite having served the movement with dedication and loyalty from its inception .
Ndhlela said there were repeated attempts to isolate him from the party president and to undermine his role in the organisation . He added that ignoring constitutional protections could set a dangerous precedent for ordinary members .
“We will be instructing our lawyers to approach the high court and challenge our expulsions,” Ndhlela said .
Zuma-Sambudla said she does not take responsibility for the actions leading to her expulsion and blamed the people around the leadership. She said she does not feel betrayed by her father, party president Jacob Zuma .
The pair are demanding their reinstatement and have given the party a deadline to respond before proceeding with legal action .