WATCH | High court dismisses ANC members’ challenge to regional conference

An urgent application brought bydisgruntled ANC members in the Dr WB Rubusana regioncontesting the legitimacy of the recent regional conference fell flat after the KuGompo City (formerly East London) high court on Thursday dismissed the application. Judge Nicola Molony dismissed the application brought by Gwebile Gosani, Sinethemba Mpande, Nokick Veronica Bosman, Yongama James, Zameka Gajula, Mbuyiseli Damane and Pheleka Ntontela with costs. Molony said the reasons for the dismissal will be furnished to the parties at a later stage.

The disgruntled members took the conference to court over alleged branch general meetings disputes before the conference in December, whichre-elected Princess Faku as chairperson. Faku and other ANC members were in court when the matter was dismissed. The disgruntled members who were in court wouldn’t be drawn to comment when approached by Daily Dispatch.

Outside court, Faku called the application a “waste of time” and said they are focused on building unity in the region. Click here to join the Daily Dispatch’s WhatsApp channel and get the latest news delivered straight to your phone