Thwala was dismissed at a hearing held in his absence

Thwala cannot be suspended or disciplined until an earlier court challenge to the December 2023 conference outcome has been completed

A separate court matter involving the party’s estranged leaders will be heard on Friday

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Down in the kingdom, KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli is also cleaning house

The NF party wants a provincial cabinet seat in return for its support

The National Freedom Party still has to navigate two court cases and a liquidation battle

Members say outcome of December conference was manipulated

The party has until next March to elect a unified national leadership if it wants to contest the 2024 polls