Ramaphosa gets nod from ANC top six to oust Ace Magashule
The backing from the officials also cements the president’s influence in the party
03 May 2021 - 20:04
President Cyril Ramaphosa has won the “unequivocal” backing of the rest of the ANC top six for secretary-general Ace Magashule to “immediately” step aside pending the outcome of his fraud and corruption case.
Business Day understands this was the response of the other five officials when Magashule informed them on Sunday night that he would not voluntarily vacate office, despite a national executive committee ruling that those facing criminal charges must step aside or face suspension...
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