Several months ago, the ANC took the significant step of expelling former secretary general Ace Magashule. This decision followed his failure to meet the stipulated deadline for submitting representations to the national disciplinary committee (NDC) regarding the potential confirmation of sanctions against him.
This expulsion marked a pivotal moment in the ongoing political landscape. Interestingly, this move occurred in close temporal proximity to the special investigating unit’s (SIU) announcement of a comprehensive probe into the bursary program that was administered by Magashule’s office during his tenure as the Free State premier. This development underscored the multi-faceted nature of the concerns surrounding Magashule’s actions during his time in office. The concurrent timing of these events has sparked intense discussions about accountability, integrity, and the role of leadership within political spheres.
Speaking of which, ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has voiced his perspective on his predecessor’s decision to establish his own political party, characterizing Ace Magashule’s endeavor as a “charade” that he now possesses. Recently, Magashule introduced a new far-left political entity known as the African Congress for Transformation (ACT).
The emergence of the ACT has evoked a mixture of responses, prompting Mbalula to remark, “It’s good Ace Magashule will have his own charade. What a man.” Mbalula didn’t hold back from addressing ACT’s enlistment of Berning Ntlemeza either, asserting that he had previously “dealt” with the former head of the Hawks, whom he labeled as a “rogue.”
Mbalula’s characterization of the newly formed party is one of skepticism, describing it as a gathering of individuals from the old establishment who were seemingly dispatched to disrupt the ANC’s rejuvenation efforts. This commentary underscores the ongoing dynamics within the political landscape, with rival factions and divergent strategies coming to the fore. The unveiling of ACT has not only triggered debates about its potential impact but has also highlighted the intricate complexities that underlie party politics and competition within South Africa.
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ANC's Fikile Mbalula takes a jab at Ace Magashule's new party and calls it a 'get-together of old order establishment to destabilise the ANC.' 🏃🏻⚠️#AceMagashule #FikileMbalula #ACT #ANC
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