ANC National Executive Committee member Andile Lungisa has taken the ANC and Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula to court.
Lungisa is challenging his removal from the ANC’s mayoral candidate process in Nelson Mandela Bay.
The dispute comes ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections.
Lungisa challenges the decision
Lungisa was among the ANC members considered for the Nelson Mandela Bay mayoral position.
However, the party later removed his name from the mayoral candidate process.
As a result, Lungisa decided to challenge the decision in court.
He has also cited ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula in the legal action.
Dispute adds pressure on ANC
The court challenge adds to the political pressure facing the ANC in Nelson Mandela Bay.
The metro remains an important area for the party ahead of the local government elections.
Meanwhile, the ANC continues with preparations for the elections.
However, the dispute over Lungisa’s candidacy could create further tension within the party.
For now, the matter remains before the court.
By ECNewsLive
