In response to the IEC's dismissal, the MK Party withdrew its application to the Electoral Court, citing procedural issues and the need to gather more evidence. Despite this withdrawal, MK Party leader Jacob Zuma announced that the party had uncovered "shocking" evidence of vote rigging and intends to reinstate its case in court. 

Legal experts have expressed skepticism about the MK Party's claims, noting that the party has not presented concrete evidence to substantiate its allegations. Analyst Wayne Sussman remarked that it is "highly unlikely" that 9 million votes could go missing without being detected by other political parties. 

The IEC has requested that the MK Party's allegations be tested publicly in court. The Electoral Court has agreed to hear the matter, allowing the MK Party to withdraw its application while imposing conditions to prevent abuse of the legal process.

The MK Party's legal challenges have added to the political uncertainty in South Africa, as the country navigates a fragmented political landscape following the 2024 elections. The African National Congress (ANC), which has been in power since the end of apartheid, lost its majority but remains the largest party in parliament. The MK Party, with 14.6% of the vote, has positioned itself as a significant opposition force. 

As the MK Party continues to gather evidence and prepare its case, the legal proceedings are expected to further scrutinize the credibility of the 2024 election results and the integrity of the electoral process in South Africa.