By Naadiya Adams

In light of the recent arrest of ANC Secretary General Ace Magashule, the party’s integrity commission – following a meeting this past weekend – has recommended that Magasule step aside with immediate effect.

Part of the ANC top six, Magashule has been charged with 21 counts relating to fraud and corruption.

Since his arrest, the rogue politician has refused to step aside, and in the interim, the party’s integrity hangs in the balance.

In a report released today, the commission emphasised the ANC NEC’s resolution in August 2020, which read: “Cadres of the ANC who are formally charged for corruption or other serious crimes must immediately step aside from all leadership positions in the ANC, legislatures, or other government structures pending the finalisation of their cases. The officials as mandated will develop guidelines and procedures on implementation, and the next NWC meeting will review progress. In cases where this has not happened, such individuals will be instructed to step aside.”

According to the commission, the report mentions that Magashule indicated that he would never resist the decision of the NEC, regardless of whether he agrees with it or not.