However, the original applicants, represented by senior counsels Wim Trengove and Tembeka Ngcukaitobi, argued that, in fact, they were the ones who had suffered irreparable damage.
Ngcukaitobi argued that the PEC's non-compliance with the original ruling was causing damage to their clients.
"The court ruled that the decisions taken at the conference, including the election of the current leadership, was unlawful.
"The current PEC has no right to be in office. They should vacate the office," he said.
Ngcukaitobi said it appeared the ANC's tactic was to drag the matter on until the so-called "rebels", who lodged the case against their parent body, lost interest.