In 2021, the ANC suspended Ace Magashule from his position as the party’s secretary-general, but not as an ANC member. The decision was triggered by several charges that were preferred against him – including corruption, money laundering and fraud.
These charges related to the notorious asbestos scandal for which Magashule was charged and released on bail of R200 000 bail in November, 2020.
Magashule’s suspension was in line with the ANC’s “step aside” resolution taken at the party’s elective conference