Expelled founding members of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) will challenge their removal in the High Court of South Africa [1].
The legal battle highlights internal instability within the MK Party. Because the challengers are founding members, the outcome could influence the party's internal governance and its legal standing regarding disciplinary actions.
Nhlamulo Ndhlela and Duduzile Zuma‑Sambudla announced their intent to seek judicial relief during a briefing in Sandton [1, 2]. The two officials said they are filing the case on the grounds that the party failed to follow proper disciplinary procedures before expelling them [1, 3].
According to reports from May 2026 [4, 2], the dispute centers on whether the party's internal rules were bypassed. The challengers seek to have their expulsions overturned by the court, asserting that the process lacked the necessary legal and procedural rigor required for such a severe sanction [1, 3].
This legal move follows a period of reported turmoil within the organization. Ndhlela and Zuma‑Sambudla have maintained their positions as integral parts of the party's origin, and argue that their removal was an improper exercise of authority [4].
The case now moves to the High Court, where judges will determine if the MK Party adhered to its own constitution and the broader legal requirements for fair administrative action [2, 3].
“Expelled founding members of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) will challenge their removal in the High Court.”
This legal challenge represents a critical test for the MK Party's internal stability. By moving the dispute from a party committee to the High Court, the founding members are forcing a judicial review of the party's administrative processes. A ruling in favor of Ndhlela and Zuma‑Sambudla would not only reinstate them but could also set a legal precedent that limits the party's ability to expel members without exhaustive procedural compliance.
