South Africa: MK party’s election challenge to be argued despite withdrawal bid

The case by the uMkhonto Wesizwe (MK) party to set aside the recent election results will be argued before the Electoral Court despite the party’s efforts to withdraw it. On Monday, 15 July the court issued a notice saying the party’s application is scheduled for a virtual hearing on 29 July. 

The notice also states that “if the application is not to be proceeded with, kindly notify this office”. 

Details remain scarce on whether the court has considered MK’s request to…