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Step aside

Herman Mashaba says ActionSA will support arrested Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate Xolani Khumalo
Politics
/ 19 January 2026

Herman Mashaba says ActionSA will support arrested Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate Xolani Khumalo

Mashaba argues the party is backing a crime-fighter — not a criminal — as comparisons with the ANC mount

By Lunga Mzangwe
Zandile Gumede denies plans to join Zuma’s MK party, but leaves door open
Politics
/ 20 March 2025

Zandile Gumede denies plans to join Zuma’s MK party, but leaves door open

The eThekwini ANC regional chair, former mayor and corruption accused has said she would not wish the step-aside rule even on ‘my worst enemy’

By Lunga Mzangwe
ANC NEC to discuss strengthening step-aside guidelines, empowering integrity commission
Politics
/ 25 October 2024

ANC NEC to discuss strengthening step-aside guidelines, empowering integrity commission

Veterans league president Snuki Zikalala said if members ‘stepped on the toes’ of the integrity commission, there must be immediate consequences

By Lunga Mzangwe
Gwamanda likely to be replaced by ATM’s Magwentshu or Amad
Politics
/ 22 October 2024

Gwamanda likely to be replaced by ATM’s Magwentshu or Amad

The embattled MMC was placed on special leave by mayor Dada Morero over an alleged funeral policy scam

By Lunga Mzangwe
Mbalula: ANC will act on state capture linked individuals — but only when they are charged
Politics
/ 11 March 2024

Mbalula: ANC will act on state capture linked individuals — but only when they are charged

The party’s secretary general said the ANC had removed people from its election candidates lists those who were affected by its step-aside rule and those with criminal records

By Lunga Mzangwe
Return of corruption-accused Zandile Gumede ‘excites’ ANC Women’s League
Politics
/ 3 February 2024

Return of corruption-accused Zandile Gumede ‘excites’ ANC Women’s League

The ANC Women’s League has said that the graft-accused former mayor and eThekwini region heavyweight is one of its ‘best campaigners’

By Lunga Mzangwe
Corruption accused Zandile Gumede asked to campaign for ANC
Politics
/ 23 January 2024

Corruption accused Zandile Gumede asked to campaign for ANC

Fikile Mbalula denies that bringing the former Durban mayor back into the fold is a way to neutralise the Jacob Zuma-affiliated MK party

By Lunga Mzangwe
Magashule says ANC conference is rigged
Politics
/ 16 December 2022

Magashule says ANC conference is rigged

Suspended secretary general Ace Magashule says he received and signed an NEC nomination letter from the ANC

By Mandisa Nyathi
With or without step-aside, ANC has mechanisms to deal with the corrupt, says Kgalema Motlanthe
Politics
/ 30 July 2022

With or without step-aside, ANC has mechanisms to deal with the corrupt, says Kgalema Motlanthe

The former president believes that the policy conference must come out with a recommendation giving the integrity committee more teeth

By Bongeka Gumede
Gauteng regions to call for a review of ANC step-aside rule at this weekend’s conference
Politics
/ 24 June 2022

Gauteng regions to call for a review of ANC step-aside rule at this weekend’s conference

The party’s branches in the province are unhappy with what they perceive as the selective application of the rule.

By Lizeka Tandwa
Julius Malema calls on Ramaphosa to step aside over corruption allegations
Politics
/ 7 June 2022

Julius Malema calls on Ramaphosa to step aside over corruption allegations

The Economic Freedom Fighters leader has accused the president of defeating the ends of justice

By Bongeka Gumede
Fate of Soviet Lekganyane hangs in the balance at ANC Limpopo conference
National
/ 4 June 2022

Fate of Soviet Lekganyane hangs in the balance at ANC Limpopo conference

The allies of newly re-elected ANC Limpopo chairperson Stan Mathabatha have no intention of electing Lekganyane into the provincial executive committee

By Lizeka Tandwa
ANC’s step-aside rule likely to feature in Limpopo declarations
National
/ 4 June 2022

ANC’s step-aside rule likely to feature in Limpopo declarations

Limpopo could take a stand on the step-aside decision, after the organisational report was deferred to the commissions

By Lizeka Tandwa
Will step-aside 2.0 bolster Zweli Mkhize’s presidential ambitions? Possibly.
Politics
/ 29 April 2022

Will step-aside 2.0 bolster Zweli Mkhize’s presidential ambitions? Possibly.

As the former health minister attempts to consolidate support in KZN, the amendment will likely gain him favour in the coalition of wounded party members

By Lizeka Tandwa
ANC leaders want ‘step aside’ reviewed in this year’s congress
Politics
/ 10 April 2022

ANC leaders want ‘step aside’ reviewed in this year’s congress

The ANC is facing a revolt from within as its leaders and branches seem set to elect people who are affected by its step-aside resolution

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
Bathabile Dlamini lives to fight another day as the top six blink first
Politics
/ 6 April 2022

Bathabile Dlamini lives to fight another day as the top six blink first

The ANC Women’s League president has said she is ready to continue leading the organisation

By Lizeka Tandwa
Defiant Ntutu vows to fight back against ANC suspension
Politics
/ 24 February 2022

Defiant Ntutu vows to fight back against ANC suspension

The suspended Amathole regional secretary has nowhere to go after he was suspended after the reinstatement of corruption charges, but vows to continue his fight

By Lizeka Tandwa
NPA ‘refuses’ to prosecute Oscar Mabuyane
Politics
/ 14 October 2021

NPA ‘refuses’ to prosecute Oscar Mabuyane

The Hawks have accused the NPA of ‘dragging its feet’ despite voluminous evidence against the Eastern Cape premier

By Khaya Koko and Lizeka Tandwa
Murder-accused MEC Mandla Msibi asked to step aside
Politics
/ 13 October 2021

Murder-accused MEC Mandla Msibi asked to step aside

During a media briefing on Tuesday, Mpumalanga Premier Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane told journalists that she had fired MEC Mandla Msibi with immediate effect

By Lizeka Tandwa
Magashule is not without blame in the ANC list mess for this year’s local government elections
Politics
/ 2 September 2021

Magashule is not without blame in the ANC list mess for this year’s local government elections

Some party leaders say he left the office in total disarray, which paved the way for disaster

By Lizeka Tandwa
ANC: Accused insurrection instigator is innocent and will not be removed from election list
Politics
/ 30 August 2021

ANC: Accused insurrection instigator is innocent and will not be removed from election list

The ANC in Johannesburg says charges against a ward councillor accused of instigating last month’s looting and violence are trumped up

By Lizeka Tandwa
ANC’s Danny Msiza ordered to step aside or face suspension
Politics
/ 17 August 2021

ANC’s Danny Msiza ordered to step aside or face suspension

The party’s deputy secretary general said the step-aside resolution must be applied without deviation

By Lizeka Tandwa
Magashule claims his suspension of Ramaphosa was lawful
Politics
/ 2 August 2021

Magashule claims his suspension of Ramaphosa was lawful

In his application for leave to appeal the high court judgment, Magashule argues that the court erred in holding that Ramaphosa’s suspension was not lawful without giving any explanation for that conclusion

By Lizeka Tandwa
Court rules that the ANC step-aside rule is in line with the Constitution as it dismisses Magashule’s application
Politics
/ 9 July 2021

Court rules that the ANC step-aside rule is in line with the Constitution as it dismisses Magashule’s application

The court ruling may be the final nail on Magashule’s coffin at this weekend’s ANC national executive committee meeting

By Lizeka Tandwa
Magashule is in it for himself, not the party
Opinion
/ 25 June 2021

Magashule is in it for himself, not the party

Magashule’s inability to grasp the difficult position in which he puts the ANC demonstrates his disregard for party discipline and unity in the pursuit of individual interest

By Johannes Sekgololo
Allies warned Ace against taking his party to court
Politics
/ 24 June 2021

Allies warned Ace against taking his party to court

Magashule is expected to argue that the step-aside rule 25.7 is unconstitutional and unlawful

By Lizeka Tandwa
Rule 25.7 major sticking point in Magashule challenge
Politics
/ 24 June 2021

Rule 25.7 major sticking point in Magashule challenge

The suspended secretary general is said to be adamant that he would pursue the court action against the advice of his allies in the national executive committee

By Lizeka Tandwa
Magashule says ANC & co only responded to his arguments in part
Politics
/ 15 June 2021

Magashule says ANC & co only responded to his arguments in part

The suspended secretary general insists that his deputy lacked the designation to serve notice on him

By Emsie Ferreira
No expulsion on the cards for Ace — ANC NWC
Politics
/ 25 May 2021

No expulsion on the cards for Ace — ANC NWC

Sources inside the talks said the NWC decided to take a safer option and exhaust all internal processes while it investigated a charge of misconduct against the defiant party leader

By Lizeka Tandwa
KwaZulu-Natal provincial leaders to show Gumede the step-aside door
Politics
/ 19 May 2021

KwaZulu-Natal provincial leaders to show Gumede the step-aside door

Former eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede is out on R50 000 bail after being arrested for an allegedly corrupt solid waste tender

By Lizeka Tandwa
Apologise or face action — NEC instructs Magashule
Politics
/ 10 May 2021

Apologise or face action — NEC instructs Magashule

ANC secretary general Ace Magashule has been ordered by the party’s NEC to publicly apologise for writing an unauthorised letter suspending President Cyril Ramaphosa

By Lizeka Tandwa
Suspension letters to be sent to ANC members who refuse to step aside
Politics
/ 4 May 2021

Suspension letters to be sent to ANC members who refuse to step aside

During a top six meeting ANC secretary general Ace Magashule asked that step aside be reviewed every six months

By Lizeka Tandwa
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