Mbalula vs Dlamini-Zuma Defamation Battle | Johannesburg News

Fikile Mbalula is suing Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma for defamation after she accused him of bribing ANC delegates at the 2022 conference with cash. His lawyer, Advocate Smanga Sethene, slammed the claims as baseless, pointing to the lack of evidence — especially since thousands of attendees had smartphones and no one documented the alleged incidents. He also questioned the credibility of the affidavit from an unemployed delegate who didn’t specify amounts. Sethene shut down the defense’s argument that internal ANC processes should be used first, comparing it to needing approval before getting a divorce — a remark that drew laughs in court. He stressed Dlamini-Zuma hasn’t provided any solid proof, and the alleged witness hasn’t reported the incidents to police or ANC authorities. The judge has reserved judgment in this high-stakes legal showdown. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/courts/mbalula-defamation-dlamini-zuma-anc-bribery/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1560c9f28e0380f4 Report issues to [email protected].