The African National Congress (ANC) released a letter that was drafted on May 3 suspending secretary-general Ace Magashule from his position until open cases of fraud and corruption are settled, reports News24.

The letter follows a national working committee (NWC) meeting which took place on Monday, reports IOL.

Meanwhile, Magashule took to Twitter to take his shot at President Cyril Ramaphosa in response to his own suspension:

Deputy sectary-general Jessie Duarte said:

“You have been indicted to appear in a court of law on charges of corruption and fraud, alternatively theft and money laundering.

“Accordingly, on the authority of the NWC, you are hereby temporarily suspended, with effect from 3 May 2021, until the final outcome of your court proceedings.

“You may not engage in the mobilisation of ANC structures, any other organisations or individuals, including on your stepping aside and matters related thereto.”

It is alleged that Magashule has refused to step aside. According to reports, he has insisted that he can only be removed by a conference of the ANC.

It has also been reported that Magashule is out on R200 000 bail. This is related to corruption, fraud and money laundering to a Free State asbestos tender.

Read the full letter here.

Many have taken to social media to voice their opinions:

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