Magashule: Only ANC branches can recall me
African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general Ace Magashule believes only the branches of the party can recall him from his position.
Magashule made the remarks while addressing his supporters outside the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court on Friday afternoon.
The former Free State premier appeared in court for his alleged involvement in the province R255-million asbestos audit contract.
Magashule is charged with 21 counts of corruption, which includes fraud and money laundering.
He was granted bail of R200 000 by Magistrate Amos Moos in the province's capital.
Magashule told his followers that the ANC is a collective party and does not belong to any one person.
"That is why I will respect the voices of branches if branches say I must step aside.
"I was elected by branches at conference, I will go back to a special conference and the branches must say to me ‘comrade Ace Magashule set aside’, and I will then do so," he said.
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Court grants Ace Magashule bail of R200k
Magashule appeared in court on Friday morning on corruption charges. Magashule has been charged with corruption, fraud and money laundering for his alleged role in the Free State' provincial government's R255-million asbestos audit contract. The contract was awarded during his time as provincial premier.