ANC Secretary General Ace Magashule and others charged with corruption have been given a lifeline after the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting resolved that the step aside issue will be put out for discussion at branch level.
The announcement was made by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the conclusion of a three-day NEC meeting on Monday night.
Ramaphosa said the NEC resolved that all members who have been charged with corruption or other serious crimes must step aside within 30 days, or else face suspension.
Magashule is now expected to use this time to consult ‘past leaders’ or former presidents on the matter before a final decision could be taken.
“All members who have been charged with corruption or other serious crimes must step aside within 30 days, failing which they should be suspended in terms of Rule 25.70 of the ANC Constitution,” said President Cyril Ramaphosa.
“The meeting
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