Judgment in Mbalula, Dlamini-Zuma defamation case reserved
Mbalula's legal representative says Dlamini-Zuma has no shred of evidence to back up her claims.
A reserved judgment looms in the defamation case between ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula and NEC member Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, according to the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg. The heart of the matter revolves around Dlamini-Zuma's accusations that Mbalula utilized financial resources to secure his standing during the 2022 ANC Elective Conference.
Mbalula has vocally rejected these claims and implored Dlamini-Zuma to retract them. However, Dlamini-Zuma remains steadfast in her assertion, supported by ANC member Mandla Sibiya's affidavit. Her legal counsel, Advocate Muzi Sikhakhane, has urged for a full trial to clarify the circumstances. Sikhakhane dismissed the need for Mbalula to act swiftly, stating that it is too late for Dlamini-Zuma to retract her statement.
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