In South Africa, the suspension of former ANC Mpumalanga treasurer Mandla Msibi remains in effect

In South Africa, the suspension of former ANC Mpumalanga treasurer, Mandla Msibi remains in effect. The party’s national disciplinary committee upheld his suspension for attempting to sabotage the ANC’s January 8 celebrations by organising a protest. Despite calls for a harsher sentence, the committee maintained the three-year suspension, dismissing Msibi’s appeal. ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says Msibi remains a party member, with an opportunity for reconciliation: