The ANC’s Step – Aside Rule Just Gets Murkier By The Day

The deadline given to general-secretary Ace Magashule and other ANC members charged in criminal cases, to step aside, ended on Friday.

But there is no indication that any of those implicated – including former North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo and former eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede have any plans to leave.

The ANC national working committee met yesterday, with the contentious step-aside resolution topping the agenda.

Radio Islam discussed this with political analyst Prof Amanda Gouws.

The Best Man For The Job?

Rabia Mayet | rabiamayet@radioislam.co.za 16 April 2026 2-minute read Roelf Meyer has been appointed as South Africa’s ambassador to the US, sparking much debate following the turbulent relations between the two countries. While some feel that Meyer’s skin colour,...