South Africa’s High Court orders the ANC to reinstate Andile Lungisa on its Nelson Mandela Bay candidate list, ruling that his removal by ANC leadership was unlawful and unconstitutional. The court also orders the party to pay Lungisa’s legal costs.

The reports say the decision relates to a late change made by ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula, who removed Lungisa from the ANC’s proportional representation list for the metro. The outlets describe the timing as occurring hours before the deadline, which the court found improper under constitutional requirements.

While the coverage focuses on the court’s finding and required remedy, they largely align on the key elements: the court’s constitutional assessment, Mbalula’s role in removing Lungisa, the Nelson Mandela Bay context, and the direction to reinstate the candidate ahead of the 2026 local elections.