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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>Ten axed MK Party members say they remain committed to the party and particularly its president, Jacob Zuma, despite the fallout that has seen them lose their parliamentary seats.<\/p>\n

The group approached the Western Cape High Court on Wednesday to hang on to their parliamentary seats and to challenge what they say are bogus expulsions and resignation letters issued by the party.<\/p>\n

Speaking to the media in Cape Town on Thursday, they say the believe once Zuma hears of their plight, the impasse can be broken.<\/p>\n

Some of the MK members who have been \u201cexpelled\u201d and lost their parliamentary seats, are putting their side to what\u2019s led them to approach the court to challenge their loss of membership. LD pic.twitter.com\/PXsysFgeRy<\/p>\n

\u2014 EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) August 22, 2024 The group of ten, who are now seeking legal redress, are part of a larger group of 18 who have been summarily sacked as MPs by the MK Party.<\/p>\n

The group\u2019s spokesperson, Thamsanqa Khuzwayo, said they were never informed of the fake resignations and expulsions communicated to Parliament.<\/p>\n

Behind the move, he alleges, is a group that includes MK parliamentary whip, Sihle Ngubane, Zuma\u2019s daughter Duduzile, and spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndlela.<\/p>\n

“They are manipulating the party for personal gain. They are acting without proper consultation with the president or the broader party leadership.”<\/p>\n

Khuzwayo alleges the current state of affairs is fostering a culture of fear within the rest of the party\u2019s caucus, in which dissent is met with expulsion.<\/p>\n

“We urge the MK Party to take decisive action to address these issues, if not, the integrity and future of our organisation is at risk.”<\/p>\n

The group said they were not rebellious and were merely seeking justice considering what they\u2019d given up and lost to become MK Party MPs.<\/p>\n

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