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Jul
19
2022
By The African Mirror
The real meaning of Jessie Duarte

The real meaning of Jessie Duarte

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
MATHATHA TSEDU: 2022.07.19THE mental turmoil started on Saturday morning at about 9.45 when my son Mpho, forwarded a message that read in part: “Just got a call that Jessie is now back home – having been diagnosed with cancer there is nothing more they can do, she is now in the “end of life” stage…..”Since she took leave from her duties as Deputy Secretary General who was effectively the Secretary-General in the absence of the incumbent, I had tried to reach her to just say hang in there friend, for that is what we called each otherIn between some moron…
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Jul
17
2022
By The African Mirror
Tributes for late ANC leader Jessie Duarte

Tributes for late ANC leader Jessie Duarte

NEWS
THE ANC, South Africa's governing party, has led South Africans in paying tribute to leading political activist Jessie Duarte, the organisation's deputy secretary-general who has passed on after a battle with cancer. Duarte, stepped down from her ANC duties to focus on her health. She passed away on Sunday and was buried later in the day, in line with Muslim rites. The South African government honoured Duarte by declaring an official funeral for her. SA President Cyril Ramaphosa paid tribute to Duarte, whom he described as a long-time anti-apartheid activist who served as a special assistant to former President Nelson…
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May
27
2021
By The African Mirror
ANC rubbishes Magashule’s claims

ANC rubbishes Magashule’s claims

NEWS
AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER THE ANC has gone toe-to-toe with its suspended secretary-general Ace Magashule, rubbishing his claims against the party and describing some of them as false and absurd. In an affidavit responding to Magashule’s claims, ANC deputy secretary-general Jessie Duarte described as absurd, Magashule’s claim that he was not afforded sufficient time to state his case. She said the secretary-general had ample time to state his case.  Duarte said Magashule, who sent a letter suspending ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa had no authority to do so. She said the step aside rule did not apply to Ramaphosa because he was…
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May
11
2021
By The African Mirror
Magashule given 48 hours to apologise or face DC

Magashule given 48 hours to apologise or face DC

NEWS
SOUTH Africa's ruling African National Congress has given suspended top official Ace Magashule 48 hours to apologise for trying to retaliate against President Cyril Ramaphosa for his suspension. The deadline for Magashule was announced by ANC deputy secretary-general Jessie Duarte at a press conference today. Magashule, one of Ramaphosa's main ANC rivals, is currently suspended as secretary-general of the party over corruption charges. In a letter last week, Magashule tried to retaliate by suspending Ramaphosa, claiming he had the authority to do so as secretary-general. His attempt failed. The public spat has exposed a bitter power struggle in the party…
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Jan
19
2021
By The African Mirror
Mk veteran Carl Niehaus faces suspension

Mk veteran Carl Niehaus faces suspension

NEWS
AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER CARL NIEHAUS, a controversial ANC veteran and an employee in the secretary-general’s office, faces suspension and disciplinary action for publicly attacking one of his bosses, Jessie Duarte, the ANC deputy secretary-general. The ANC has served Niehaus with a letter detailing its intention to suspend him, pending disciplinary action, for his attack on Duarte. Niehaus has been given 48 hours to motivate why he should not be suspended. The ANC’s intention was delivered by Febe Potgieter-Gqubule, its general manager. In the publicly available letter, Potgieter-Gqubule said Niehaus’ attack on Duarte crossed all the boundaries.  “You have been advised,…
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