ANC NEC stand-off on ‘stepping down’ rages on as Magashule digs in his heels

The ANC's highest decision-making body between conferences  continued with its marathon meeting on Monday night after it reached an impasse on whether leaders and members facing charges in court must step aside.

Supporters of secretary-general Ace Magashule, seen to be part of the “radical economic transformation” (RET) faction, however, put up a fight and the national executive committee (NEC) meeting was adjourned around midnight on Sunday with no decision on the way forward. ..