The African National Congress (ANC) in KwaZulu-Natal says they hope that the Constitutional Court will consider arguments put forward by former President Jacob Zuma in his application to rescind his impending arrest for contempt of court.
ANC KZN Chairperson Sihle Zikalala and Provincial Secretary Mdumiseni Ntuli held a meeting with Zuma at his Nkandla residence on Saturday.
The former President arrived at his home on Friday after having been away since Tuesday reportedly engaging with his lawyers.
Speaking after their meeting with Zuma, Zikalala said the ANC is worried that the recent judgment by the Constitutional Court may have caused unrest in society.
“It is clear that the society is divided, we are engaging with all stakeholders. The stakeholders that are involved here will be ANC members, traditional leaders, the third is the structures. The fact that the matter is now in the Constitutional Court, it makes us to be able to solve the matter where it should be engaged.”
A large number of Zuma’s supporters including ANC supporters and regiments continued gathering outside Zuma’s home to pledge solidarity with the former President.
Suspended ANC Secretary-General, Ace Magashule was among those who visited Zuma.
Magashule dismissed the perception that Zuma does not respect the law.
In the video below, Ace Magashule, Edward Zuma speak to journalists:
Zuma’s application at the Constitutional Court for rescinding the contempt of court order and sentence will be heard by the Apex court on July 12. While next week the Pietermaritzburg High Court will hear his application for a stay of his arrest pending his application at the constitutional court.
However, Constitutional Law Expert Paul Hoffman says the former president’s application will not be a walk in the park.
Meanwhile, Zuma will address the media on Sunday evening from his Nkandla residence.
Jacob Zuma Foundation spokesperson Mzwanele Manyi says the Zuma family is delighted by the court’s decision:
Judgment
The Defend Our Democracy campaign is calling on all organisations, political parties, and individuals to respect the Constitutional Court judgment made in relation to former President Jacob Zuma.
The campaign believes it is important for organisations across all sectors to come out in support of the rule of law, and to voice their opposition to any potential destabilisation attempts in light of the ruling
VIDEO: Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town, Thabo Makgoba speaks at the virtual rally:
Additional reporting by Nonkululeko Hlophe.
