The ANC faces another court battle as two Free State members have made an urgent application to have the Provincial Executive Committee dissolved.
Appeals and court applications in four provinces could affect the party’s national succession battle.
ANC secretary general promised no more provincial congresses, but two cases before the High Court will frustrate the ANC conference in December.
The ANC discouraged members from speaking out against Zuma and the party on Wednesday, and said it was harming the party.
The ANC Women’s League, Youth League and Mkonto we Sizwe Military Veterans in Gauteng said on Wednesday that they stand by Zuma.
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela has apparently thrown her weight behind leading businessman Tokyo Sexwale for the African National Congress presidency. Meanwhile, audited ANC membership figures have confirmed the Eastern Cape as the party’s strongest province, media reports said on Tuesday.