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Do or die weekend for the ANC

Do or die weekend for the ANC

THE AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER THE ANC goes into this weekend’s national executive committee (NEC) meeting bruised and battered by two days of political wars which has deepened divisions within the party. Chaos erupted at the highest level of the party, when a power struggle ensued between the Ace Magashule, the ANC secretary-general and its president, Cyril Ramaphosa. Magashule was suspended because he is an accused in a criminal court and hours later attempted to suspend Ramaphosa for vote buying. Magashule’s unilateral move has united the top four highest ranking officials in the ANC- Deputy President David Mabuza, Treasurer Paul Mashatile,…
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Magashule “shocked, dismayed” Ramaphosa

Magashule “shocked, dismayed” Ramaphosa

AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER SHOCK and dismay, that is how ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa described his reception of the letter from ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule in which he attempted to suspend him. Ramaphosa described his reception to the ANC Parliamentary caucus in Cape Town. Caucus sources said ANC president disclosed that he had received Magashule letter on Wednesday night and would leave it to be handled by the ANC's national executive committee (NEC), which meets this weekend. ANC sources said the ANC may be asked to consider charging Magashule with serious misconduct, following his attempt to suspend Ramaphosa. In an afternoon…
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Magashule meets Mbeki, Motlanthe

Magashule meets Mbeki, Motlanthe

AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER ACE Magashule, the ANC secretary-general has met with two former South African heads of state as part of consultation around a decision by the national executive committee (NEC) that he should step aside from his role because he faces criminal charges. Magashule met separately with former presidents Thabo Mbeki and Kgalema Motlanthe. Two weeks ago, he met with former president Jacob Zuma. He asked to be given time to consult with the former leaders to seek counsel around the step aside rule. Magashule is expected to meet with the six most senior leaders of the ANC, generally…
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Wait and see, says stress-free Magashule

Wait and see, says stress-free Magashule

AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER DRESSED in a short-sleeve golf shirt in ANC colours, Ace Magashule, the ANC secretary-general took a swig of Aloe water, flashed a smile and declared himself stress-free. On a mission to plant trees in Naledi, Soweto, Magashule said he was not stressed about the fact he has 28 days to step down, in line with the decision of the ANC national executive committee (NEC) that those facing criminal charges must step aside. “Are you stressed,” asked a reporter.  “What stress,” retorted Magashule.”What’s the stress about...Can you see me (being) stressed.” The ANC secretary-general revealed that he will…
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’I subject myself to decisions of the ANC’

’I subject myself to decisions of the ANC’

AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER DRESSED in a short-sleeve golf shirt in ANC colours, Ace Magashule, the ANC secretary-general took a swig of Aloe water, flashed a smile and declared himself stress-free. On a mission to plant trees in Naledi, Soweto, Magashule said he was not stressed about the fact he has 28 days to step down, in line with the decision of the ANC national executive committee (NEC) that those facing criminal charges must step aside. “Are you stressed,” asked a reporter.  “What stress,” retorted Magashule.”What’s the stress about...Can you see me (being) stressed.” The ANC secretary-general revealed that he will…
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Ace Magashule has 30 days to step down

Ace Magashule has 30 days to step down

AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER ANC members facing criminal charges have been given 30 days to step down from the positions within the party, the ANC’s national executive committee (NEC), its highest decision-making body in between conferences, has decided. Those facing charges could use the 30 day period to consult and seek guidance but the decision for stepping down stands, ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa announced last night. Ramaphosa revealed that the party’s secretary general, Ace Magashule, who is facing criminal charges, would use the 30 days to consult with former presidents of the party. Ramaphosa said: “All members who have been charged…
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40 witnesses, 70 charges against Magashule & Co

40 witnesses, 70 charges against Magashule & Co

AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER ANC secretary general Ace Magashule and 10 fellow accused have six months to prepare their defence against over 70 charges of fraud, corruption and theft in connection with the R250-million asbestos contract. Magashule and his co-accused made a brief appearance in the Bloemfontein High Court today, where they were joined by three other Free State government officials who were arrested yesterday. The three were released on bail of R50 000 each. The case against the 11 was postponed to August 11. The National Prosecuting Authority's spokesperson Sipho Ngwema told reporters outside court that the prosecution was ready…
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South African anti-graft watchdog accuses ANC leader of improper conduct

South African anti-graft watchdog accuses ANC leader of improper conduct

EMMA RUMNEY  A top official in South Africa's ruling party, Ace Magashule, did not properly oversee a public-private dairy farm project and his actions amounted to maladministration and improper conduct, the country's anti-corruption watchdog, the Public Protector, has found. Prosecutors say that R220-million ($14.81 million) of public money invested in the project to support poor farmers in the central province of Free State was siphoned off, including to accounts linked to the influential Gupta family, which had close links with politicians under former South Africa president Jacob Zuma. The Guptas have previously denied wrongdoing. Magashule, who was premier of Free…
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South Africa’s ANC in a political crisis

South Africa’s ANC in a political crisis

SOUTH  Africa's governing African National Congress (ANC) finds itself in a serious political crisis that threatens unity in the party led by Cyril Ramaphosa. At the heart of the crisis is the disagreement around a resolution taken at the party’s 54th conference in 2017 that individuals who face criminal charges should step down from their positions in the party and in government. Yesterday, the ANC’s national integrity committee, set up to uphold the part’s reputation by taking action against those accused of criminal activity, ruled that Ace Magashule, the party’s secretary-general, should "step aside" from his position pending the outcome…
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ANC secretary-general should step aside, the party’s Integrity Commission rules

ANC secretary-general should step aside, the party’s Integrity Commission rules

AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER ACE Magashule, the ANC secretary-general should step aside voluntarily or be suspended by the party, because he is facing criminal charges, the ANC’s Integrity Commission (IC)  has ruled. Magashule appeared before the IC, chaired by ANC veteran George Mashamba on Saturday where he explained himself in connection with the criminal charges he faces. He has to answer to  21 corruption-related charges linked to a R230m asbestos eradication tender awarded during his tenure as Free State premier. Download In its three page report, the IC recommended that Magashule should, in line with the party's resolution taken at the…
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