The Constitutional Court has asked the Electoral Commission, Umkhonto Wisizwe Party and former President Jacob Zuma to submit written submissions on IEC Commissioner Janet Love's comments by the end of today's session.
This is among the questions set to determine Mr Zuma's eligibility to run for public office.
The MK Party's defense lawyer said in court last week that Love was biased after Love said the former president was ineligible to run for public office because of the 15-month prison sentence handed down by the Constitutional Court. argued through.
There were seven questions posed to the parties by the Supreme Court. Among them are whether Ms Love should have refrained from expressing her views on Mr Zuma's suitability and whether she should have refrained from participating in the IEC's determination of the former president's suitability; This includes how it will affect Zuma's determination of eligibility.
Defense lawyers argued Friday that Love made a premature announcement when pressed about the former president's disqualification at a news conference.
The electoral body seeks clarity and correct interpretation of Article 47(1)(e) of the Constitution.
Judgment was reserved.
Mr Zuma, meanwhile, remains a member of the ANC party but has said he will vote for the MK party.
The ANC's disciplinary committee postponed his hearing earlier this month, citing safety concerns. He faces two charges related to the ANC's alleged constitutional violations after publicly supporting the MK party and campaigning for it.
He was speaking at an MK party rally in KwaMashu, north of Durban…
“I want you to know this because some of you are wondering, 'Why is he still in the ANC?' I'm not actually staying there. I'm just keeping my membership. I'm not going to vote for it. And if we win, I'm going to come knocking and say take back the ANC.”
Elections 2024 | Mr Zuma addressed the MK rally in KwaMashu:
