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Fidelis Munyoro-Chief Court Reporter
The High Court is set to hear the matter involving expelled CCC interim secretary-general, Senator Sengezo Tshabangu, on March 13.
Senator Tshabangu is contesting his expulsion, which was executed by the faction led by Professor Welshman Ncube, citing alleged violations of the party’s constitution.
During a case management meeting yesterday, before Judge President Mary Dube, lawyers for both parties established timelines for the submission of necessary documents in preparation for the hearing.
The case, filed under a certificate of urgency, raises significant questions regarding the authority and functionality of party organs under the CCC constitution.
Sen Tshabangu’s argument hinges on the provisions of Article 6 of the party constitution, which he asserts set a term limit for the party’s organs that expired on May 27, 2024.
He maintains that upon the expiration of these terms of office, no organ referenced in Article 6, including Prof Ncube, possessed the lawful authority to constitute a national disciplinary committee or appoint an arbiter general.
Sen Tshabangu further contends that the disciplinary panel and arbiter general, both appointed under Prof Ncube’s directive, lacked the legal competence to adjudicate and prosecute his case.
As a result, he asserts that both the ruling and punishment issued by the purported disciplinary committee hold no legal weight or consequence.
He seeks relief from the High Court by requesting the reversal of the disciplinary measures taken against him.
