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Ace Magashule

South African politician, former Premier of the Free State and former ANC Secretary-General, now leader of the African Congress for Transformation (ACT), who is on trial in the R255 million Free State asbestos audit tender case.

Latest statement source 20 Aug 2026Archived 26 Oct 20269 sources

It's really a waste of time. I don't even know who the witnesses are.
18 Aug 2026Reported1Free State High Court, Bloemfontein

Comment on a further postponement of the asbestos trial

I've always been ready and I'm ready now. I fairly understand all the counts and all the alternatives.
16 Apr 2025Reported2Free State High Court, Bloemfontein

Entering his plea at the start of the asbestos trial

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Original sources

  1. Secondary'It's really waste of time': Magashule frustrated as asbestos case stallsOFM · 20 Aug 2026
  2. SecondaryCorruption-accused Ace Magashule pleads not guilty: 'I'm ready now'Eyewitness News · 16 Apr 2025

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26 Oct 2026 Published after review.

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