The suspension of Supra Mahumapelo is no surprise according to political analyst, Asanda Ngoasheng speaking with the ANC. This comes as the deadline for step aside arrives, only a week left.
The ANC in the North West has temporarily suspended its former chairperson’s party membership.
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He has been accused of misconduct and sowing division within the party, during campaigns for municipal by-elections.
Political Analyst said it is not surprising that various names are coming up, various names are being removed. She added that if one think about who is part of RET, if you think about the links between Supra and Ace Majuscule it shouldn’t be surprising.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if the person being referred to he said “don’t step aside” to is Ace Magashule.”
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“Everybody knows that once Ace Magashule is gone, everybody else that is equally corrupt or is known to be corrupt, like him, is going to be removed,” she said.
“I am sure that Supra knew that if Ace Magashule is gone then he will be the next in line because he is facing similar allegations during his tenure, or his reign essentially, because these guys do behave like kings, in the North West.”