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Ace Magashule

ANC members want step-aside resolution to be ruled on by the courts
Politics
/ 29 April 2021

ANC members want step-aside resolution to be ruled on by the courts

The party’s top officials are scheduled to meet on Sunday, when Magashule is expected to give a middle finger to the NEC’s decision to implement the contentious resolution

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
Mahumapelo suspended for sowing division as ANC cracks down
Politics
/ 28 April 2021

Mahumapelo suspended for sowing division as ANC cracks down

Former ANC North West chairperson to be removed from all party leadership lists

By Paddy Harper and Lizeka Tandwa
ANC will not protect leaders implicated in corruption, Ramaphosa tells Zondo commission
Politics
/ 28 April 2021

ANC will not protect leaders implicated in corruption, Ramaphosa tells Zondo commission

The president conceded the ANC must answer for what happened on its watch as he took the witness stand days before the party is to expel implicated members refusing to step aside

By Emsie Ferreira
No escape from the step-aside deadline, says Mantashe
Politics
/ 28 April 2021

No escape from the step-aside deadline, says Mantashe

ANC chairperson Gwede Mantashe, who criticised Ace Magashule and Supra Mahumapelo during an interview, said those party leaders who want the NEC to reverse its step-aside resolution used a ‘convenient blackmail argument’

By Lizeka Tandwa
Zandile Gumede: ‘Most wanted (graft-accused) Mama’
Politics
/ 23 April 2021

Zandile Gumede: ‘Most wanted (graft-accused) Mama’

Zandile Gumede won’t step aside from being nominated ANC regional chair in KwaZulu-Natal

By Paddy Harper and Lizeka Tandwa
Magashule snubs former presidents Mbeki and Motlanthe
Politics
/ 22 April 2021

Magashule snubs former presidents Mbeki and Motlanthe

Magashule fails to meet former presidents Mbeki and Motlanthe as he runs out of options

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
Guilty: ANC orders Diko to step aside
Politics
/ 20 April 2021

Guilty: ANC orders Diko to step aside

The ANC’s disciplinary committee has recommended Khusela Diko stay away from any government position after it found her guilty of bringing the party into disrepute

By Lizeka Tandwa
North West premier refuses to resign as IPC looks for his replacement
Politics
/ 20 April 2021

North West premier refuses to resign as IPC looks for his replacement

Sources say Job Mokgoro has refused to abide by an order to resign as premier, making it hard for the IPC to install a new person in the position

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
Anger as Ace alters step-aside rules
Politics
/ 17 April 2021

Anger as Ace alters step-aside rules

Outraged provincial secretaries called for a meeting with Luthuli
House after the ANC secretary general broadened the NEC’s step-aside resolution

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
Cyril & co rise as Ace’s plot bombs
Politics
/ 15 April 2021

Cyril & co rise as Ace’s plot bombs

Magashule’s group and ANC outsiders have made moves to get the president and others to also stand aside

By Paddy Harper
Ace tries to widen net to catch all with revised step-aside list
Politics
/ 13 April 2021

Ace tries to widen net to catch all with revised step-aside list

Ace Magashule tells provinces to add those accused, but not charged, to step-aside list

By Paddy Harper and Lizeka Tandwa
ANC’s rotten apples on the chopping block
Politics
/ 9 April 2021

ANC’s rotten apples on the chopping block

Now that the NEC has finalised its step-aside guidelines for those facing corruption charges, a swathe of officials will struggle to cling to their positions

By Emsie Ferreira
RET loyalists lose out on seats in committee on Mkhwebane’s removal
Politics
/ 8 April 2021

RET loyalists lose out on seats in committee on Mkhwebane’s removal

The Section 194 committee that could recommend the impeachment of the Public Protector is packed with heavyweights likely to heed Luthuli House

By Emsie Ferreira
Pillay’s pension: Another court defeat for Mkhwebane
Politics
/ 7 April 2021

Pillay’s pension: Another court defeat for Mkhwebane

High court dismisses the public protector’s bid to appeal a ruling striking down her findings against Pravin Gordhan on Ivan Pillay’s Sars retirement

By Lizeka Tandwa
Niehaus dismisses talk of nationwide shutdown
Politics
/ 7 April 2021

Niehaus dismisses talk of nationwide shutdown

The protest is reportedly in response to the ANC’s step-aside decision that affects the likes of Ace Magashule and other party heavyweights

By Eunice Masson
Editorial: Keeping the faith — in people
Editorial
/ 1 April 2021

Editorial: Keeping the faith — in people

We are exhausted, scared, hurt, overwhelmed, heartsore, sick and disillusioned. But in this past year people have helped each other.
So many of us are still here thanks to the kindness of others.

By Editorial
Magashule’s plan to weasel out of a tight step-aside corner
Politics
/ 31 March 2021

Magashule’s plan to weasel out of a tight step-aside corner

ANC secretary general Ace Magashule plans to canvas for support from branches in an attempt to gain sympathy and walk away from step-aside decisions

By Lizeka Tandwa
The ‘Ever Given’ budged – but not Ace
Opinion
/ 31 March 2021

The ‘Ever Given’ budged – but not Ace

It’s time for major shifts in local politics, given the DA’s lacklustre efforts, the EFF’s faux workerist pose and the ANC’s factionalism

By Richard Calland
Lifeline for Magashule, but Ramaphosa wins this round
Politics
/ 30 March 2021

Lifeline for Magashule, but Ramaphosa wins this round

ANC secretary general Ace Magashule’s chess moves are limited after the Ramaphosa faction dealt him and his allies a heavy blow at this weekend’s NEC

By Lizeka Tandwa
Editorial: Whistleblowers need our protection
Editorial
/ 27 March 2021

Editorial: Whistleblowers need our protection

Those who tell the truth should be cared for by the law, but they aren’t

By Editorial
Plan to deal Ace a ‘killer’ card this weekend
Politics
/ 25 March 2021

Plan to deal Ace a ‘killer’ card this weekend

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s allies are gearing up to move against ANC secretary general Ace Magashule in crucial meeting

By Lizeka Tandwa
RET is a splinter party established in Magashule’s office, says ANC EC secretary
Politics
/ 23 March 2021

RET is a splinter party established in Magashule’s office, says ANC EC secretary

Lulama Ngcukayitobi warns that the RET group is not a faction, suggesting it has ‘grown into a formidable organisation that will contest the ANC’

By Lizeka Tandwa
Impeachment inquiry against public protector initiated
National
/ 17 March 2021

Impeachment inquiry against public protector initiated

The National Assembly has adopted a report finding prima facie evidence of misconduct by 275 votes as an ANC caucus revolt is contained

By Emsie Ferreira and Lizeka Tandwa
Mantashe calls for urgent caucus meeting ahead of Mkhwebane vote
Politics
/ 16 March 2021

Mantashe calls for urgent caucus meeting ahead of Mkhwebane vote

Magashule has received at least five letters from ANC caucus members unhappy with the chief whip’s backing of a vote against the public protector

By Lizeka Tandwa
Vote on Mkhwebane shows a divided ANC caucus
Politics
/ 15 March 2021

Vote on Mkhwebane shows a divided ANC caucus

The National Assembly’s decision will be at once about the future of the public protector and about the street fight for power in the ANC

By Lizeka Tandwa and Emsie Ferreira
Higher education shutdown looms as Nzimande scurries for funding solutions
Education
/ 11 March 2021

Higher education shutdown looms as Nzimande scurries for funding solutions

Nzimande’s last-minute scramble to find funding for students has not stopped them from mobilising for a nationwide shutdown.

By Bongekile Macupe
Show me some love: Zuma bemoans lack of sympathy at meeting with ANC top six
Politics
/ 9 March 2021

Show me some love: Zuma bemoans lack of sympathy at meeting with ANC top six

The former president won’t appear before the Zondo inquiry into state capture, even if Ramaphosa and Mantashe do

By Paddy Harper
ANC North West factions fight on
Politics
/ 6 March 2021

ANC North West factions fight on

Premier Job Mokgoro’s hearing begins despite move to stop it by party secretary general Ace Magashule

By Paddy Harper
North West premier in phone tapping claims
Politics
/ 5 March 2021

North West premier in phone tapping claims

‘Agents’ working for Job Mokgoro allegedly tapped ANC and cabinet members’ phones

By Paddy Harper and Lizeka Tandwa
Will Cyril Ramaphosa have one or two terms?
Opinion
/ 4 March 2021

Will Cyril Ramaphosa have one or two terms?

The threat to the president’s rule comes not from the opposition, but from within the ANC

By Richard Calland
DA admits it cannot cut ANC support to less than 50%
Politics
/ 4 March 2021

DA admits it cannot cut ANC support to less than 50%

The official opposition’s leader John Steenhuisen has called its mission to slash the ANC voter share unrealistic during a parliamentary meeting, as the party deals with financial challenges
and a fresh round of staff retrenchments

By Lizeka Tandwa and Emsie Ferreira
Panel slams Mkhwebane in a report that sets parliament on long road to impeachment
National
/ 2 March 2021

Panel slams Mkhwebane in a report that sets parliament on long road to impeachment

The public protector was wrong to think legal review was the remedy for incompetence on her part; it is, in fact, removal, an independent report concludes

By Emsie Ferreira
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