{"id":96412,"date":"2023-08-31T22:05:23","date_gmt":"2023-08-31T22:05:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/08\/31\/fikile-mbalula-breaks-the-silence-about-the-opening-of-a-new-political-party-act\/"},"modified":"2023-08-31T22:05:23","modified_gmt":"2023-08-31T22:05:23","slug":"fikile-mbalula-breaks-the-silence-about-the-opening-of-a-new-political-party-act","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/08\/31\/fikile-mbalula-breaks-the-silence-about-the-opening-of-a-new-political-party-act\/","title":{"rendered":"Fikile Mbalula breaks the silence about the opening of a new political party &#8211; ACT"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p>The African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General, Fikile Mbalula, has launched a scathing attack on former ANC Secretary-General Ace Magashule, asserting that Magashule\u2019s dismissal from the party was due to his consistent display of ill-discipline. Mbalula made these remarks during an address to the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) gathering in Johannesburg.<\/p>\n<p>Mbalula\u2019s comments come in the wake of Ace Magashule\u2019s expulsion from the ANC, a decision that has sparked significant political discussions and debate within South Africa. The ANC, a historically significant political force in the nation, has been grappling with internal divisions and allegations of corruption for several years.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing the NUM members, Mbalula stated, \u201cThe decision to dismiss Ace Magashule was a necessary step to preserve the integrity and unity of the African National Congress. His actions and conduct demonstrated a blatant disregard for party discipline and the principles that the ANC stands for.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The ANC Secretary-General further elaborated on Magashule\u2019s ill-discipline, highlighting instances of defiance against party decisions, failure to adhere to the party\u2019s code of ethics, and alleged involvement in corruption scandals. Mbalula\u2019s remarks echoed the sentiments of many party members who have supported Magashule\u2019s removal as a means to restore the ANC\u2019s credibility and focus on its original mission of advancing the interests of the South African people.<\/p>\n<p>Magashule\u2019s ousting from the ANC followed a series of legal battles and internal investigations. The party\u2019s National Executive Committee (NEC) reached a decision to suspend and ultimately expel Magashule based on these investigations and the ongoing effort to clean up the party\u2019s image.<\/p>\n<p>The political landscape in South Africa remains tense, with various factions within the ANC struggling for dominance and attempting to address the concerns of the nation\u2019s citizens. The dismissal of Magashule has intensified these power struggles, and Mbalula\u2019s comments have added a new layer to the complex dynamics within the party.<\/p>\n<p>As the ANC strives to regain public trust and unity, the statements made by Fikile Mbalula at the NUM gathering reflect the party\u2019s determination to hold its members accountable for their actions and to move forward with a renewed commitment to transparency, discipline, and the betterment of South Africa as a whole.<\/p>\n<p>Source:<\/p>\n<p>Content created and supplied by: MsTee (via  Opera<br \/>News )<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<span class=\"content\">    ,  .   ,     .       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