Madikizela-Mandela's role was 'to clarify the position of the youth, dating back to the 1950s'
WINNIE Madikizela-Mandela finished testifying in ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema's disciplinary hearing yesterday afternoon.
The ANC veteran told SABC television news that she did not want to speculate about the outcome of the hearing.
Afterwards Malema told the public broadcaster that yesterday's proceedings started on a tense note, but had a positive end. "We concluded on a high note," said Malema.
ANC national executive committee (NEC) member and disciplinary committee chairman Derek Hanekom said Madikizela-Mandela was the final witness to testify in Malema's favour. "This brings us to the end of the proceedings in terms of giving of evidence," he said.
"Closing arguments will be heard on November 3, followed by the drafting of the disciplinary committee's ruling on all cases.
"We will have final deliberations as the NEC, make final findings and decide on penalties, if any. The ruling will be announced not too long after the closing arguments," he said.
Malema's disciplinary hearing took place at the FNB Stadium in Nasrec, Johannesburg.
Madikizela-Mandela's role was to clarify the position of the youth, dating back to the 1950s.
ANC NEC member Tony Yengeni did not testify in favour of Malema, as had been speculated.
Human Settlements Minister and ANC NEC member Tokyo Sexwale reportedly testified in Malema's defence at the last hearing on October 15. The hearing was postponed from October 6 to 15 after Malema was hospitalised with "flu symptoms" in Polokwane.
Former youth league leaders Fikile Mbalula and Rapu Molekane had also reportedly testified on Malema's behalf.
Malema faces charges of bringing the ANC into disrepute and sowing division within party ranks. He recently said the league would send a team to Botswana to consolidate local opposition parties and help bring about regime change in that country.
Charged with him are ANCYL spokesman Floyd Shivambu, deputy president Ronald Lamola, treasurer-general Pule Mabe, secretary- general Sindiso Magaqa and deputy secretary- general Kenetswe Mosenogi.
ANC spokesman Keith Khoza said ANC secretary-general Gwede Mantashe had previously testified against Malema. Mantashe was reportedly joined by ANC chairwoman Baleka Mbete and ANC spokesman Jackson Mthembu.
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela vouches for Julius Malema
Madikizela-Mandela's role was 'to clarify the position of the youth, dating back to the 1950s'
WINNIE Madikizela-Mandela finished testifying in ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema's disciplinary hearing yesterday afternoon.
The ANC veteran told SABC television news that she did not want to speculate about the outcome of the hearing.
Afterwards Malema told the public broadcaster that yesterday's proceedings started on a tense note, but had a positive end. "We concluded on a high note," said Malema.
ANC national executive committee (NEC) member and disciplinary committee chairman Derek Hanekom said Madikizela-Mandela was the final witness to testify in Malema's favour. "This brings us to the end of the proceedings in terms of giving of evidence," he said.
"Closing arguments will be heard on November 3, followed by the drafting of the disciplinary committee's ruling on all cases.
"We will have final deliberations as the NEC, make final findings and decide on penalties, if any. The ruling will be announced not too long after the closing arguments," he said.
Malema's disciplinary hearing took place at the FNB Stadium in Nasrec, Johannesburg.
Madikizela-Mandela's role was to clarify the position of the youth, dating back to the 1950s.
ANC NEC member Tony Yengeni did not testify in favour of Malema, as had been speculated.
Human Settlements Minister and ANC NEC member Tokyo Sexwale reportedly testified in Malema's defence at the last hearing on October 15. The hearing was postponed from October 6 to 15 after Malema was hospitalised with "flu symptoms" in Polokwane.
Former youth league leaders Fikile Mbalula and Rapu Molekane had also reportedly testified on Malema's behalf.
Malema faces charges of bringing the ANC into disrepute and sowing division within party ranks. He recently said the league would send a team to Botswana to consolidate local opposition parties and help bring about regime change in that country.
Charged with him are ANCYL spokesman Floyd Shivambu, deputy president Ronald Lamola, treasurer-general Pule Mabe, secretary- general Sindiso Magaqa and deputy secretary- general Kenetswe Mosenogi.
ANC spokesman Keith Khoza said ANC secretary-general Gwede Mantashe had previously testified against Malema. Mantashe was reportedly joined by ANC chairwoman Baleka Mbete and ANC spokesman Jackson Mthembu.
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