Eastern Cape ANC members challenge interim provincial task team in court

The PTT was appointed by the ANC national executive committee NEC to replace the expired provincial executive committee PEC and address internal squabbles between Oscar Mabuyane and Lulama Ngcukayitobi. Lwazi Rotya and two colleagues argue the PTT appointment is unconstitutional, infringes on their rights as members, and disregards party guidelines. They also contend that the appointment breached an interim court order they secured on March 26, which interdicted the 10th provincial conference.

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula defended the NEC's decision as "rational and reasonable," stating it was a temporary intervention due to prolonged internal conflict. Mbalula dismissed Rotya's application as lacking urgency. The applicants seek to have the PTT's appointment reviewed and set aside, arguing it circumvents a previous court order and undermines their rights and judicial authority.

This case highlights ongoing tensions and factional battles within the Eastern Cape ANC.