The ANC Youth League (ANCYL) said on Thursday it had already found an argument to appeal against the suspensions of its leadership on Thursday.
Not being able to present mitigating circumstances ahead of the suspensions would be a good enough ground for appeal, said secretary general Sindiso Maqaga.
“This is one of the most basic and primary right (s) which is afforded to any person who is charged in any forum. Even the most hardened of crimininals enjoy this basic right,” he said in a statement.
“While the ANCYL (National Executive Committee) is still to consider the rulings, this procedural lapse alone is a good ground of appeal.”
The league had already formally registered its objections in this regard, Maqaga said.
The's ANC national disciplinary committee announced the suspension of Malema and five other league leaders on Thursday after founding them guilty on a number of charges.
Maqaga said the organisation stood by its leadership and by its call for a transfer of wealth South Africa.
“The ANCYL leadership and entire membership remain unshaken and resolute in its call for the eventual transfer of wealth from minority hands to the majority of our people,” he said.
“The ANCYL has never had any illusion that its radical call for “Economic Freedom In Our Lifetime” will be smooth and without hurdles.”
Maqaga said the league's national executive committee would meet at the weekend to discuss the way forward. - Sapa