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South Africa: Down but Not Out - Corruption in South Africa and the Arrest of ANC's No. 2
African Arguments, 12 January 2021
If convicted, Ace Magashule's political career could be over. If acquitted, he could become politically indestructible. Read more »
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South Africa: After Damning Estina Report, Magashule's Appeal Path Is Through Mkhwebane's Tarnished Reputation
Daily Maverick, 22 December 2020
Ace Magashule has now, at long last, earned a dishonourable mention from the Public Protector for failing to execute oversight responsibilities even after being notified of… Read more »
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South Africa: ANC Integrity Commission Has Spoken, So the Pressure Is Now On the National Executive Committee
Daily Maverick, 15 December 2020
The ANC Integrity Commission recommendation to the party's national executive committee that Ace Magashule step aside appears to be devastating for the secretary-general. It is… Read more »
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South Africa: No Space to Wriggle Free - Ace's Strategy Fails As the Integrity Commission Insists He Must Step Aside
Daily Maverick, 15 December 2020
The Integrity Commission report says the ANC cannot use legal opinions to avoid implementing its own tough anti-corruption resolutions to protect members implicated in wrongdoing. Read more »
Arrest Warrant for South Africa's Magashule a 'Game Changer'?
It is tempting to view the arrest warrant issued for Ace Magashule on 10 November 2020 as a game changer in South African politics, writes James Hamill for African Arguments. If convicted, Ace Magashule's political career could be over. If acquitted, he could become politically indestructible. The secretary-general of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) is second only to the president in the party's hierarchy. He now faces 21 charges of corruption, fraud, and money laundering dating back to 2014 when he was the premier of Free State province. Magashule's arrest reflects important changes under President Cyril Ramaphosa who came to power in 2018. The charges against Magashule are part of Ramaphosa's attempts to address corruption, though whether it will prove to have enduring significance is unclear.
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The Integrity Commission (IC) of the ruling African National Congress has recommended that the party's Secretary-General Ace Magashule, step aside with immediate effect. George ... Read more »
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The African National Congress's (ANC) National Executive Committee (NEC) has announced that Secretary-General Ace Magashule will "present himself" to the party's Integrity ... Read more »
