Fikile Mbalula's bid for vindication falters in High Court
Fikile Mbalula's quest for vindication faces a pivotal moment in the Gauteng High Court as allegations of vote-buying by ANC leaders ignite a legal battle. Will this courtroom showdown unravel political truths behind the ANC’s leadership elections?
Fikile Mbalula sought vindication in the Gauteng High Court, challenging Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma's claims regarding a 2022 ANC national conference. Mbalula demanded a retraction, apology, interdict, declaration of liability, and punitive costs. The court found that a dispute of fact exists over Mbalula's alleged distribution of money to delegates to influence the election outcome.
Dlamini-Zuma's allegation remains unproven, while Mbalula's denial of distributing money was criticized due to lack of supporting affidavits from those present at the clinic or conference venue. The court directed that the core factual dispute be tested through oral evidence, with Mbalula, Dlamini-Zuma, and Sibiya as the identified witnesses.
The next stage involves a pre-hearing conference to address witnesses, limited discovery, additional affidavits, and the hearing's date and duration.
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