Mbalula threatens to sue Dlamini-Zuma after claiming he handed out money to secure ANC support
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has threatened legal action against Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma following her allegations that he distributed money to secure votes during the 2022 elective conference. Mbalula has demanded a retraction or evidence, stating he intends to clear his name through the party's integrity commission or the courts.
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This conflict highlights ongoing internal tensions and corruption allegations within South Africa's ruling party, which could impact political stability and public trust.
Ask AI 3 min ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula Fikile Mbalula threatens legal action against Dlamini-Zuma over money allegations.
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has threatened to take Former African Union (AU) chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma to court unless she withdraws or provides evidence to support allegations that he paid money to delegates during the party’s 2022 elective conference.
Mbalula was speaking on Friday during the ANC’s National Executive Committee meeting in Durban.
He said his lawyers had already written to Dlamini-Zuma demanding that she either retract the allegations or substantiate them.
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