Carl Niehaus expelled from ANC for Zuma arrest antics

Niehaus told media broadcast live on national TV that “the ruling of the Constitutional Court is a travesty of justice. President Zuma’s legal problems was caused by political factionalism and by shenanigans between state authorities, especially the NPA and some politicians within the ANC”.

Two days later, Niehaus made further public statements, saying “no-one can let Msholozi go to jail, never”.

On June 29, Niehaus attacked the judiciary, saying “our courts have clearly been captured. We are living in a dictatorship of the judiciary and the courts have become a tool for factional political battles to target certain politicians while other are let off the hook”.

The NDC found Niehaus' behaviour to have brought the ANC into disrepute and his lack of showing remorse did not do him any favours.

“The NDC is of the view that the charges for which the member has been found guilty are very serious. As such, the member’s plea that he be sanctioned with a reprimand, if found guilty, is wholly inappropriate.

“The member showed no remorse and persisted with his view that the ANC was acting in violation of its constitution and his rights by disciplining him,” the NDC said.

“The NDC is of the view that the interests and integrity of the organisation warrant protection and the interest of the individual member is subservient to the interests of the organisation.

"[Niehaus] is expelled from the ANC.”