NATASHA MARRIAN: It’s not about you, Ace
Fears of further electoral decline for the ANC in the Free State after Magashule’s departure are unfounded
08 June 2023 - 05:03
The “radical economic transformation” faction of the ANC was dead and buried long before last week’s announcement that former ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule is about to be expelled from the party.
“RET” was a moniker for a predatory elite that hitched a ride on the back of the nationalist strain in the party, intent on fashioning the state as a mechanism for personal enrichment. Its death knell was the national elective conference at Nasrec in 2017, when President Cyril Ramaphosa won the party presidency against RET candidate Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma. ..
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.