Political analyst Professor Shadrack Gutto said the ANC in the Eastern Cape was in crisis. He said those who lost‚ would have to abide by the court ruling or appeal.
“They may have a chance to appeal‚ but the time [between now and the national elective conference] is short for those who are proposing to do anything. They have to appeal on an urgent basis and whether that application will be heard on an urgent basis‚ will be for the court to decide‚” said Gutto.
The judgment on Monday‚ according to political analyst Ralph Mathekga‚ shows there is no consensus in the ANC.
“This issue is not going to be resolved. There is a possibility for members to try the court route again to find if they have further legal recourse.”