Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla and Nhlamulo Ndlela say their removal from the MK Party was not done according to the party’s constitution. The two addressed the media on Saturday, where they challenged the decision to expel them.
During the briefing, they argued that they were never called to a disciplinary hearing before the party announced their expulsion. They believe this made the decision unfair and unlawful.
Ndlela said the MK Party failed to follow its own rules before taking action against them. According to him, members cannot simply be removed without following the procedures set out in the party’s constitution.
“A member cannot be lawfully removed from an organisation in this manner. Any decision taken outside of the procedures prescribed by the MK Party’s constitution is unlawful, invalid and of no effect,” Ndlela told the media.
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, who is the daughter of former President Jacob Zuma, also addressed speculation about her relationship with her father following the decision. She made it clear that she does not feel betrayed by him despite recent developments.
“I don’t feel betrayed by my father,” she said during the briefing, without giving further details about their personal relationship.
The expulsion of the two senior figures has attracted public attention, as both played visible roles within the MK Party. Their legal challenge could place more focus on whether the party followed its internal processes before making its decision.
At this stage, the MK Party has not publicly responded to the claims made during the media briefing. It remains to be seen whether the matter will be taken to court or resolved through other legal channels.
The dispute is likely to continue as both Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla and Ndlela maintain that their expulsion was invalid and should be overturned.