African National Congress (ANC) NEC empowered the office of SG to implement ‘step aside’ resolution. But, it is not clear as to whether will be led by Ace Magashule or not.
The NEC resolved that these resolutions must be implemented in line with the Guidelines and Procedures adopted by the NEC at its meeting on 13-14 February 2021.
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All members who have been charged with corruption or other serious crimes must step aside within 30 days, failing which they should be suspended in terms of Rule 25.70 of the ANC Constitution.
The meeting emphasised that the 30-day period will be to enable the implementation of the decision in line with the guidelines, not to review the decision.
All members who have been charged with corruption or other serious crimes must step aside within 30 days, failing which they should be suspended in terms of Rule 25.70 of the ANC Constitution.
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The Secretary General’s Office will work with the provinces to identify all people affected and inform them of the decision.
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The NEC welcomed the decision by the ANC Secretary General Cde Ace Magashule to use this time to seek the counsel of past leaders of the movement.
The NEC also agreed that the Provincial Chairpersons and Secretaries would meet with the National Officials during that time to further refine the guidelines to ensure the resolution can be effectively and practically implemented.