Former South African President Jacob Zuma "strongly rejected" the ANC's recent decision to uphold his expulsion from the ruling party and will consult on further steps with the legal team, the press service of his organization, Jacob Zuma Foundation, said in a statement.
"In the coming days, H.E. President Zuma will consult with his legal team, his ANC representative, Cde Tony Yengeni, his family, and his political comrades to deliberate on the way forward. Once a decision has been reached, it will be communicated to the nation by H.E. President Zuma," the statement read.
The national disciplinary committee of the ANC dismissed Zuma's appeal against his dismissal on Friday.
Earlier in July, Zuma refused to appear before the ANC disciplinary committee, which accused him of violating the party's charter. He requested a public face-to-face meeting at the ANC headquarters in Johannesburg, refusing to attend the disciplinary committee, which was scheduled to be conducted via video link.