Suspended ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule appeared (virtually) before the South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg today to challenge the ANC’s decision to suspend him and to ask that the court declare the party’s step-aside rule unconstitutional. Before his matter could be heard, the court dismissed three separate applications that sought to intervene in the case …
We’re presenting you with a sober edition today, but that’s because the facts necessitate it. Things are bad, Covid-wise. Take heart, though: we can stay safe and stop it from being any worse. Plus we bring you this week’s funnies (anyone seen Ramaphosa’s iPad?) and what we can be grateful for. So, let’s dive into …
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By now you know the ANC’s secretary-general Ace Magashule has finally been suspended and is, of course, fighting back. Naturally, he posted a photo of himself playing chess. So much symbolism! The cunning! The strategy! The… technical error? That’s right: the shot shows Magashule about to move a pawn that literally couldn’t go anywhere: it …
OUR TAKE: WRONG MOVE, ACE By now you know the ANC’s secretary-general Ace Magashule has finally been suspended and is, of course, fighting back. Naturally, he posted a photo of himself playing chess. So much symbolism! The cunning! The strategy! The… technical error? That’s right: the shot shows Magashule about to move a pawn that …
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We’ve been telling you about this since last year and it’s FINALLY HAPPENED. The ANC has suspended its secretary-general (SG) Ace Magashule after an exhausting back and forth. Some background: Magashule had until 30 April to step aside from his role, but predictably did not, instead creating endless political drama you’ve no doubt heard about. …
_Hi there_ 🙋🏽♀️ in this week’s edition of The Wrap, we tell you how the ANC finally found its backbone and suspended Ace Magashule, examine the likelihood that the Covid variant wreaking havoc in India could find its way here, and introduce you to the DA’s rather promising mayoral candidates in Gauteng. So, let’s dive …
There’s still ongoing drama in the ruling ANC over “leaked audio” from meetings of its top leaders. Looks like some people are taking advantage of those virtual Zoom sessions. Previously, NEC members had to leave their phones at the door to prevent these kinds of leaks. It must suck when you can’t trust your top …
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Hi there 🙋🏽♀️ in this week’s edition of The Wrap, we’re looking at the latest ANC and DA drama, what really happened in the devastating fires in Cape Town and Joburg, and how it’s not just you: Zoom fatigue is worse for women than men. So, let’s dive into your weekly simple news update, brought …
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The ANC’s top dogs in its National Executive Committee (NEC) drew a line in the sand on Tuesday: those accused of corruption or serious crimes must step aside within 30 days or be suspended. This is a victory for President Cyril Ramaphosa, who managed to sway the 86-member NEC in a torturous weekend meeting, after …
OUR TAKE: The cards are out -will Ace play the game? Read More »
So far, the ANC hasn’t told Magashule to step down. But he’s one of the most senior leaders in the governing party – it shouldn’t have to.