[4] Nyhontso was officially recognised by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) as the legitimate leader of the PAC, but it is still disputed by Moloto and his faction.
[7] In February 2021, the High Court dismissed an application by Moloto's faction for leave to appeal an interim ruling that reinstated Nyhontso as the party's single representative in the National Assembly with costs.
[10] Nyhontso's confirmation as president allowed him to return his seat in the National Assembly and he was sworn in on 2 September 2021, replacing Joko.
He joined the Government of National Unity as Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development after the ANC lost its majority in parliament.
On 30 June 2024 ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed that the PAC signed the GNU Statement of Intent, and announced that Nyhontso will the Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development.