ANC expels Jacob Zuma for forming rival party

By Chisomo Phiri

South Africa’s African National Congress (ANC) has expelled former President Jacob Zuma for his role in forming a rival political party, which contributed to the ANC’s historic loss of its parliamentary majority.

The party’s disciplinary committee concluded that Zuma’s actions compromised the ANC’s integrity and values.

Jacob Zuma

This development marks a turning point for the ANC, which had maintained its dominance in South African politics for over three decades.

Zuma’s departure from the party comes six years after he resigned as President in 2018, following a decline in electoral support.

The expulsion highlights the ANC’s efforts to reassert its unity and maintain its relevance in South African politics.

By taking a firm stance against internal divisions, the party aims to regain the trust of its supporters and reclaim its position as a dominant force in the country’s political landscape.