Ace Magashule claimed : “We unequivocally condemn all forms of corruption, dishonesty and state capture involving the public and private sectors, including collusion, price-fixing, tender fraud, bribery, illicit financial flows, illegal imports and misuse of tax havens,”

dailymaverick Wednesday, August 5, 2020 7:46:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : "These developments cause us collectively to dip our heads in shame and to humble ourselves before the people. We acknowledge the justifiable public outrage caused by the depravity and heartlessness displayed by some elements in government, our organisation and the private sector,"

news24 Tuesday, August 4, 2020 6:25:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : "The NEC called upon the ANC-led government to urgently establish a permanent multi-disciplinary agency to deal with all cases of white-collar crime, organised crime and corruption. Furthermore, the NEC called upon all law enforcement agencies to carry out their duties without fear, favour or prejudice,"

news24 Tuesday, August 4, 2020 6:25:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “We acknowledge the justifiable public outrage caused by the depravity and heartlessness displayed by some elements in government, our organisation and the private sector,”

iol Tuesday, August 4, 2020 6:16:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “A consultation process will also be continued with social partners including NEDLAC (National Economic Development and Labour Council) to ensure that the engagements also take place within the ambit of the comprehensive social security discussions that have been taking place at NEDLAC,”

iol Tuesday, August 4, 2020 6:16:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “We unequivocally condemn all forms of corruption, dishonesty and state capture involving the public and private sectors, including collusion, price-fixing, tender fraud, bribery, illicit financial flows, illegal imports and misuse of tax havens,”

businessday Tuesday, August 4, 2020 5:03:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “The moral standing of the ANC has been severely damaged by the conduct of some of its members, who, in fact, do not deserve to be in our ranks,”

businessday Tuesday, August 4, 2020 5:03:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “We are committed to draw a clear line between our organisation and those who steal from the people, thereby subverting the very essence and reason for the ANC’s existence as a servant of the people,”

businessday Tuesday, August 4, 2020 5:03:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “I am not close to anybody. I work with the leadership of the ANC and members of government, but I have no special relationship with anyone,”

dailymaverick Friday, July 31, 2020 5:20:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : "It's important that we acknowledge the mistakes we committed against the mother and her family. It's the time for us to be remorseful and show contrition,"

news24 Friday, July 17, 2020 8:57:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : "A one-stop-shop allowing people to pay messages of condolences and will document the lives of fallen members and other distinguished members of society,"

news24 Friday, July 17, 2020 8:57:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule told : "We call on all our boards to be circumspect,"

nampa Monday, July 6, 2020 9:03:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said ( about Jacob Zuma ) : “Zuma was there with ministers. Were these ministers robots? Things go through cabinet, things go through the executive council, you tell me that Zuma had ministers who were afraid of Zuma? This is not the leadership of the ANC I know, I know the leadership of the ANC, I know those ministers, they were people who could engage… Are you saying Zuma is corrupt, no,”

the-star Sunday, July 5, 2020 11:16:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule responded ( about Ace Magashule ) : “We have taken the right decision and we are not undermining anybody… but why do you want to hang people for things you don’t know? Based on these lies floated by the media, consciously and deliberately, to flush the ANC out of power, I am not Ace Magashule the individual, I am the messenger of the African National Congress,”

the-star Sunday, July 5, 2020 11:16:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “It noted that it is now close to two years that the two comrades stepped aside from the positions of provincial deputy chair and provincial treasurer respectively. There was overwhelming support in the NEC that the two comrades be reinstated to their positions,”

iol Thursday, July 2, 2020 6:14:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : "These comrades have been mentioned in reports like many comrades mentioned in many reports. You can't charge people because of allegations,"

news24 Thursday, July 2, 2020 7:48:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “While working to restore fiscal stability, SA needs to deploy macroeconomic policy instruments compatible with economic reconstruction. Reconstruction programmes must be sufficiently financed and financially sustainable,”

businessday Wednesday, July 1, 2020 9:58:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : "We are going to engage our structures. We are going to engage society. We are going to explain the rationale behind the decision by the National Executive Committee,"

news24 Wednesday, July 1, 2020 9:16:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “In concluding international borrowing agreements, we must, therefore, ensure that we also negotiate for affordable and low cost interest rates and guard against unfavorable exchange rate risks,”

citizen Thursday, June 4, 2020 6:49:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “He also served the democratic government in various capacities. Up to his last days, he remained active in civil society; always showing deep concern to the plight of the poor and marginalised. He leaves behind a proud legacy of hard work, selflessness and sacrifice in service of our movement and our country,”

iol Friday, May 8, 2020 5:17:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule wrote ( about Social Media ) : “Siyambonga Dimema (@hamidahdimema) had posted on Social Media that they were facing an eviction from a Turkish University. Sorry to hear about that experience. I am pleased to hear that the Turkish Ambassador in South Africa has intervened and the matter is resolved. When facing any challenges outside the country, DIRCO and the SA Embassy should always be the first point of call. Wishing the students who are abroad, safety during this time of Covid-19 pandemic, and all the best in their studies,”

iol Sunday, April 12, 2020 7:15:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “We urge all South Africans to show unconditional commitment, support and co-operation during these challenging times,”

businessday Tuesday, March 24, 2020 9:40:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule said ( about Jacob Zuma ) : “It is the ANC position, not my position, and individuals and members of the ANC have been supporting Zuma. There is nothing wrong. He is a member of the ANC,”

citizen Tuesday, March 3, 2020 9:17:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule said ( about Jacob Zuma ) : "Apartheid has been declared a crime against humanity. We need to respect our own. There is no way you can support De Klerk but not Jacob Zuma, who has fought in the struggle. "

irishsun Sunday, March 1, 2020 10:41:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “We believe SAA should be retained as a national airline,”

citizen Tuesday, January 28, 2020 10:11:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “SAA should be retained as a national airline, which would require substantial restructuring. Cabinet should take the operational decisions needed to achieve that aim,”

citizen Tuesday, January 28, 2020 10:11:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule told : “Beware of wedge drivers who wear ANC T-shirts, but don’t speak the language of the ANC,”

citizen Monday, January 27, 2020 12:10:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “We investigate all the historical contracts impacting negatively on SAA, including the lease of planes and evergreen contracts. The socioeconomic mandate of the public enterprises need to be strengthened; government's oversized structure should be streamlined and respond more rapidly and rigorously to challenges”

eyewitness-news Thursday, January 23, 2020 10:15:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “We believe SAA should be retained as a national airline,”

citizen Thursday, January 23, 2020 8:08:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “We emphasise at this point that SAA should be retained as a national airline...,”

standardmedia Thursday, January 23, 2020 12:16:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule said : "The NEC resolved on the investigation of historical contracts impacting on SAA, including the lease airplanes and evergreen contracts. The socioeconomic mandates of the SOEs need to be strengthened and costed,"

iol Wednesday, January 22, 2020 5:55:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : "SAA should be retained as a national airline, which will require substantial restructuring. Cabinet should take the operational decisions needed to achieve that aim,"

irishsun Wednesday, January 22, 2020 5:21:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : "It cannot be a blank cheque that permits continued waste, inefficiency and in some cases corruption at the cost of our citizens, producers, and society as a whole,"

irishsun Wednesday, January 22, 2020 5:21:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule told : "We emphasise at this point that SAA should be retained as a national airline, which will require substantial restructuring. The Cabinet should take the operational decisions needed to achieve this,"

4-traders Wednesday, January 22, 2020 2:39:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “We are also going to focus on the issue of local government,”

citizen Sunday, January 19, 2020 7:23:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “And we are saying we are not going to allow these things and we are saying there are going to be consequences,”

citizen Sunday, January 19, 2020 7:23:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “The ANC and all progressive formations of the world cannot afford to remain silent while the actions of the US appear to be undermining peace and security with impunity – a clear and deliberate erosion of Iran’s national stability,” “We urge the nations of the world, through the United Nations, to act firmly and expeditiously against this act of international terrorism. We urge all parties to this conflict to give peace a chance. We appeal for maximum restraint”

citizen Sunday, January 5, 2020 12:42:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “If concern about financial irregularities was indeed the driving force, why is so little effort going into the massive fraud committed by Steinhoff with PIC funds, which led to astronomical losses for the PIC?”

iol Saturday, December 21, 2019 12:19:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “The ANC would be where it is today [even if a different leader were to be elected], people have voted for the ANC, people are not voting any person”

dailymaverick Thursday, December 19, 2019 9:04:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “Don’t isolate the president and put the president there and put us here,”

citizen Thursday, December 12, 2019 2:21:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “We’re noting with great concern the developments in Tshwane because you can see that there is no municipality there,”

citizen Thursday, December 12, 2019 10:57:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “Firm action is required to improve the governance and performance of SOCs [state-owned companies] by ensuring the appointment of skilled staff and qualified board members and protecting public institutions from improper interference,”

businessday Wednesday, December 11, 2019 11:49:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said ( about Cyril Ramaphosa ) : “It’s not about removal of President Ramaphosa or the secretary-general,” “I think that is the wish of some people to divide and entrench division in the ANC. Collectively we have agreed that we should never allow that to happen”

businessday Wednesday, December 11, 2019 6:44:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said ( about Ben Turok ) : “Together with his wife, Mary Turok, and other comrades of his generation, comrade Ben Turok rejected the privilege and comforts of the apartheid system that could have accrued to him on the basis of his skin colour,” “He chose instead to fight on the side of the oppressed masses”

businessday Monday, December 9, 2019 8:40:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “The other culprits who have cost the PIC money, due to massive fraud (euphemistically called ‘accounting irregularities’), among others are: EOH, Tongaat Hulett – all of them white-owned,”

citizen Thursday, December 5, 2019 3:24:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule charged ( about Cyril Ramaphosa ) : “with all kinds of conjured up ‘crimes’, and lock him up in the slammer, so that the president of the ANC, comrade Cyril Ramaphosa, can have a free hand to ‘save’ our country”

citizen Monday, November 18, 2019 5:58:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule adds : “At the centre of all these interventions is the maintenance and building stability in our municipalities as we approach the 2021 local government elections,”

citizen Wednesday, November 13, 2019 12:25:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule told : “I was premier, I was never head of department (HOD),”

citizen Tuesday, November 5, 2019 6:54:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : "We also note with great concern that the imposition of the sanctions has been extended to individual leaders and economic goods from specific countries with the aim of further condemnation and isolation,"

bulawayo24 Saturday, October 26, 2019 9:33:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule said : "The African National Congress together with Zanu-PF and the rest of the progressive community notes continuing, yet unjustified sanctions against the people of Zimbabwe by Western countries. "

bulawayo24 Saturday, October 26, 2019 9:33:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule added : “We must deal with undocumented foreigners. They must be documented and those who continue doing acts of crime, things not meant to be done in a country they don’t belong to, must actually be dealt with,”

citizen Tuesday, October 8, 2019 7:47:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule said : "The NEC met on 25th September and made a call to end the global sanctions on Zimbabwe, our neighbour," "The day of solidarity will be the 25th of October 2019 and all ANC and Alliance structures are requested to mobilise activities on this day. It will happen throughout SADC"

bulawayo24 Thursday, October 3, 2019 11:37:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “There are no serious, fundamental problems and challenges… we will be engaging [the alliance] on these issues”

citizen Thursday, October 3, 2019 12:22:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “The NEC confirmed that the overarching objective of economic policy remains to build an inclusive economy by stimulating investment, growth and job creation and thereby decisively tackling poverty and inequality, raising living standards and improving the well-being of all South Africans,”

citizen Thursday, October 3, 2019 12:22:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “The relevant authorities in government will ensure that monies owing are settled in a manageable way over the coming period,”

businessday Wednesday, October 2, 2019 9:33:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “The talks were very frank, engaging and wonderful. I think the media must capture that mood of positivity so that we make sure society in South Africa has the positive mood to rebuild,”

eyewitness-news Wednesday, October 2, 2019 4:37:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule explained ( about Tito Mboweni ) : “We will be discussing the economy and minister Tito Mboweni’s document. We’ve invited regional and provincial teams, as well as some experts”

eyewitness-news Sunday, September 29, 2019 2:35:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “We are saying back to basics. Issues of refuse removal, roads in the townships, electricity, issues of water, simple things, we realise we need to agitate our municipalities to do the right thing,”

citizen Saturday, September 28, 2019 12:40:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule wrote : “This allegation is without any factual basis. It is completely false. In fact, I have never met the first respondent [Ngqulwana], nor have I ever spoken to him,”

news24 Monday, September 23, 2019 10:51:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “In America, the economy is owned by Americans, you can go to Malaysia, you can go to Singapore, China, Russia … it’s owned by the indigenous, only here in South Africa the economy is in the hands of the few,” “People don’t want to talk about reality. The reality is the economy is in the hands of the few,”

citizen Friday, September 20, 2019 1:29:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “We will be an island on our own and this country will never move forward, you will remain employees and never become owners of the economy,” “They want to reverse the gains of the economy”

citizen Friday, September 20, 2019 1:29:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule said : "In America, the economy is owned by Americans, you can go to Malaysia, you can go to Singapore, China, Russia ... it's owned by the indigenous, only here in South Africa the economy is in the hands of the few," "People don't want to talk about reality. The reality is the economy is in the hands of the few,"

polandsun Thursday, September 19, 2019 12:53:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule said : "We will be an island on our own and this country will never move forward, you will remain employees and never become owners of the economy," "They want to reverse the gains of the economy"

polandsun Thursday, September 19, 2019 12:53:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule disse : "Não podemos ter este comportamento com pessoas que têm a mesma cor de pele que nós. A sua cor é a mesma, independentemente de serem provenientes da Nigéria, de Angola ou Moçambique, ou de qualquer dos 54 países do continente africano... temos de ter em conta que somos africanos"

novojornal Sunday, September 15, 2019 2:08:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : "Aluta continua for a better Africa, a better South Africa and for a better Zimbabwe. Our people must never lose hope,"

bulawayo24 Wednesday, September 11, 2019 12:46:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule said : "He was a part of us, he had been part of us. He is one of the leaders who brought Zimbabwe to where it is,"

bulawayo24 Wednesday, September 11, 2019 12:46:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule said ( about Robert Mugabe ) : "It's not only Mugabe but the party he represented that brought the economic freedom to the people of Zimbabwe, he gave them education, people from Zimbabwe are highly educated. He actually ensured they get the land, an issue we are grappling with,"

bulawayo24 Wednesday, September 11, 2019 12:46:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule dit : "Les responsables ont insisté pour que tous les actes de violence soient condamnés, y compris les actes criminels dirigés vers les étrangers vivant en Afrique du Sud"

infosplusgabon Tuesday, September 10, 2019 5:10:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule dit : "L'ANC a également entendu les appels à écouter les véritables doléances des Sud-Africains et qui pourraient déboucher sur la frustration et la colère. L'ANC demande aussi au gouvernement et aux partenaires sociaux d'accélérer les efforts et de travailler avec davantage d'efficacité pour agir sur la situation économique et sociale du peuple sud-africain qui nourrit de tels actes de violence"

infosplusgabon Tuesday, September 10, 2019 5:10:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “There is no study group or anybody who can talk on behalf of the ANC. The ANC talks for itself. If we have to have a position we will have a position of the ANC,”

news24 Monday, September 9, 2019 9:05:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule disse : "Não podemos ter este comportamento com pessoas que têm a mesma cor de pele que nós. A sua cor é a mesma, independentemente de serem provenientes da Nigéria, de Angola ou Moçambique, ou de qualquer dos 54 países do continente africano... temos de ter em conta que somos africanos"

novojornal Sunday, September 8, 2019 1:41:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said ( about Robert Mugabe ) : "Cde Robert Mugabe devoted his life to the service of his people and his country. Throughout his life Mugabe was an ardent and vocal advocate of the African unity and will be remembered for his rallying war cry 'Africa is for Africans and Zimbabwe is for Zimbabweans',"

xinhuanet_en Friday, September 6, 2019 3:10:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “We mourn with you the passing of our friend, statesman, leader, revolutionary,”

businessday Friday, September 6, 2019 1:02:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said ( about Kwame Nkrumah ) : "In his Independence Day speech delivered on March 6, 1957, the father of Ghana's independence, Kwame Nkrumah delivered the rousing words that went on to nourish and sustain the hopes of all Africans who at the time yearned for independence and self-determination. 'We have awakened..we will not sleep anymore. Today, from now on, there is a new African in the world. "

the-star Friday, September 6, 2019 10:18:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “We must never despise people who have the same skin colour as us. Their colour, whether they are people from Mozambique or Angola or Nigeria or everywhere in the 54 countries in Africa... you must know you are an African,”

iol Thursday, September 5, 2019 8:36:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “They are there, you see them all (the) time but you can’t say this one likwer*kw*re, this one comes from somewhere else. They are here in this country. They have never been attacked and they are so-called foreigners because their colour is white,”

iol Thursday, September 5, 2019 8:36:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule told : "If they are undocumented when crime happens, you can't even get these people. You can't get their fingerprints. [This is about] the safety of the country. It is not being opportunistic,"

dw-en Tuesday, September 3, 2019 9:48:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “We once more want to make a plea to our people, wherever we are, to make sure there is peace and stability in this province and all during SA. We condemn this violence which is taking place irrespective of whatever reasons people want to give, as unacceptable,”

businessday Monday, September 2, 2019 10:32:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “The allegation is without any factual basis. It is completely false. In fact, I have never met the first respondent [Ngqulwana] nor have I ever spoken to him,”

mg Thursday, August 22, 2019 2:59:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “There is absolutely no evidence, not a shred, that proves the veracity of Ngqulwana’s claim. It is plainly false; a fib; and invention of Ngqulwana,”

mg Thursday, August 22, 2019 2:59:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “this is a team that is going to take us forward”

citizen Thursday, August 15, 2019 9:45:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : "We are starting a new chapter of rebuilding and renewing the ANC,"

iol Thursday, August 15, 2019 5:19:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : "We won't wait for nine months when they are ready. They will advise us when they are ready with new membership system,"

iol Thursday, August 15, 2019 5:19:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule told : "If they are undocumented when crime happens, you can't even get these people. You can't get their fingerprints. [This is about] the safety of the country. It is not being opportunistic,"

deutschewelle-en Tuesday, August 13, 2019 6:15:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “In this regard, during elections we had senior leaders who turned themselves into public commentators, articulating their personal views, which they portray as official pronouncements of the ANC Veterans League, speaking outside of the purview of the ANC Veterans League and its elected leadership,” “This is petty, opportunistic political posturing unnecessary from the veterans,”

citizen Sunday, August 4, 2019 6:53:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “The NEC agreed to dissolve the PEC whose mandate has come to an end and appointed a provincial interim committee in accordance with the constitution (of the ANC) to implement the process of renewal and rebuilding,”

citizen Wednesday, July 31, 2019 9:08:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule confirms : “The ANC discussed youth, unemployment, [and] gender-based violence. There were no high temperatures in the ANC. We want to focus on unity. We have referred this matter to officials for processing”

citizen Tuesday, July 30, 2019 7:11:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “We have never discussed such a matter. The ANC discussed and focused on matters affecting South Africans [such as] unemployment, gender-based violence”

eyewitness-news Tuesday, July 30, 2019 6:31:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “We have referred the matter to officials for processing. Every agenda, every item discussed, we take things we have processed to the officials of the ANC”

eyewitness-news Tuesday, July 30, 2019 6:31:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “The coordinator of the task team will be Sibongile Besani and the chairpersons of provinces and secretaries of the youth league will be part of this national task team together with the former officials of the ANCYL at national level,”

citizen Tuesday, July 30, 2019 3:44:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “Hanekom had full access to air his acerbic views in the NEC of the ANC, he did so ad nauseam. He always spoke in an even, practiced voice, linking all the bad publicity that the ANC has had to the accusations against former president Zuma,” “The ANC is working to unite its members and in our midst is Derek Hanekom, a wedge-driver on a mission to divide the ANC. Indeed, this charlatan is making his mark through his ownership of the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation”

iol Sunday, July 28, 2019 5:21:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “The agenda of the EFF by their own admission as an opposition party is to displace the ANC. They work fearlessly to divide the ANC and have a number of sleepers in the ANC proactively ensuring that divisions in the ANC are deepened. The ANC is working to unite its members and in our midst is Derek Hanekom, a wedge driver and on a mission to divide the ANC. Indeed, this charlatan is making his mark through his ownership of the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation. Hanekom does not have the capacity to form a new political party, but he has shown remarkable agility in his efforts to divide the ANC,”

citizen Thursday, July 25, 2019 5:17:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “The ANC is working to unite its members and in our midst is Derek Hanekom‚ a wedge-driver and on a mission to divide the ANC. Indeed this charlatan is making his mark through his ownership of the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation‚”

businessday Thursday, July 25, 2019 1:45:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : "I am not a product of capital. Nobody will take me out of this ANC and I am not a product of a white person. "

businessday Wednesday, July 24, 2019 3:30:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule told : “Last year we also announced our Laptops for Bursary holders programme. We will be handing over the first laptops that we have received from various individuals and the private sector immediately after the Easter holiday period when our tertiary institutions re-open,”

dailymaverick Wednesday, July 24, 2019 1:19:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “I don’t know why South Africa is not actually investigating every company which has worked with government, and why we are actually targeting one particular company and family,” “Tell me which company has not met with government”

AfricaNews-English Friday, July 19, 2019 4:14:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule claimed : “We unequivocally condemn all forms of corruption, dishonesty and state capture involving the public and private sectors, including collusion, price-fixing, tender fraud, bribery, illicit financial flows, illegal imports and misuse of tax havens,”

dailymaverick Wednesday, August 5, 2020 7:46:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : "These developments cause us collectively to dip our heads in shame and to humble ourselves before the people. We acknowledge the justifiable public outrage caused by the depravity and heartlessness displayed by some elements in government, our organisation and the private sector,"

news24 Tuesday, August 4, 2020 6:25:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : "The NEC called upon the ANC-led government to urgently establish a permanent multi-disciplinary agency to deal with all cases of white-collar crime, organised crime and corruption. Furthermore, the NEC called upon all law enforcement agencies to carry out their duties without fear, favour or prejudice,"

news24 Tuesday, August 4, 2020 6:25:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “We acknowledge the justifiable public outrage caused by the depravity and heartlessness displayed by some elements in government, our organisation and the private sector,”

iol Tuesday, August 4, 2020 6:16:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “A consultation process will also be continued with social partners including NEDLAC (National Economic Development and Labour Council) to ensure that the engagements also take place within the ambit of the comprehensive social security discussions that have been taking place at NEDLAC,”

iol Tuesday, August 4, 2020 6:16:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “We unequivocally condemn all forms of corruption, dishonesty and state capture involving the public and private sectors, including collusion, price-fixing, tender fraud, bribery, illicit financial flows, illegal imports and misuse of tax havens,”

businessday Tuesday, August 4, 2020 5:03:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “The moral standing of the ANC has been severely damaged by the conduct of some of its members, who, in fact, do not deserve to be in our ranks,”

businessday Tuesday, August 4, 2020 5:03:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “We are committed to draw a clear line between our organisation and those who steal from the people, thereby subverting the very essence and reason for the ANC’s existence as a servant of the people,”

businessday Tuesday, August 4, 2020 5:03:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “I am not close to anybody. I work with the leadership of the ANC and members of government, but I have no special relationship with anyone,”

dailymaverick Friday, July 31, 2020 5:20:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : "It's important that we acknowledge the mistakes we committed against the mother and her family. It's the time for us to be remorseful and show contrition,"

news24 Friday, July 17, 2020 8:57:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : "A one-stop-shop allowing people to pay messages of condolences and will document the lives of fallen members and other distinguished members of society,"

news24 Friday, July 17, 2020 8:57:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule told : "We call on all our boards to be circumspect,"

nampa Monday, July 6, 2020 9:03:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said ( about Jacob Zuma ) : “Zuma was there with ministers. Were these ministers robots? Things go through cabinet, things go through the executive council, you tell me that Zuma had ministers who were afraid of Zuma? This is not the leadership of the ANC I know, I know the leadership of the ANC, I know those ministers, they were people who could engage… Are you saying Zuma is corrupt, no,”

the-star Sunday, July 5, 2020 11:16:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule responded ( about Ace Magashule ) : “We have taken the right decision and we are not undermining anybody… but why do you want to hang people for things you don’t know? Based on these lies floated by the media, consciously and deliberately, to flush the ANC out of power, I am not Ace Magashule the individual, I am the messenger of the African National Congress,”

the-star Sunday, July 5, 2020 11:16:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “It noted that it is now close to two years that the two comrades stepped aside from the positions of provincial deputy chair and provincial treasurer respectively. There was overwhelming support in the NEC that the two comrades be reinstated to their positions,”

iol Thursday, July 2, 2020 6:14:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : "These comrades have been mentioned in reports like many comrades mentioned in many reports. You can't charge people because of allegations,"

news24 Thursday, July 2, 2020 7:48:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “While working to restore fiscal stability, SA needs to deploy macroeconomic policy instruments compatible with economic reconstruction. Reconstruction programmes must be sufficiently financed and financially sustainable,”

businessday Wednesday, July 1, 2020 9:58:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : "We are going to engage our structures. We are going to engage society. We are going to explain the rationale behind the decision by the National Executive Committee,"

news24 Wednesday, July 1, 2020 9:16:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “In concluding international borrowing agreements, we must, therefore, ensure that we also negotiate for affordable and low cost interest rates and guard against unfavorable exchange rate risks,”

citizen Thursday, June 4, 2020 6:49:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “He also served the democratic government in various capacities. Up to his last days, he remained active in civil society; always showing deep concern to the plight of the poor and marginalised. He leaves behind a proud legacy of hard work, selflessness and sacrifice in service of our movement and our country,”

iol Friday, May 8, 2020 5:17:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule wrote ( about Social Media ) : “Siyambonga Dimema (@hamidahdimema) had posted on Social Media that they were facing an eviction from a Turkish University. Sorry to hear about that experience. I am pleased to hear that the Turkish Ambassador in South Africa has intervened and the matter is resolved. When facing any challenges outside the country, DIRCO and the SA Embassy should always be the first point of call. Wishing the students who are abroad, safety during this time of Covid-19 pandemic, and all the best in their studies,”

iol Sunday, April 12, 2020 7:15:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “We urge all South Africans to show unconditional commitment, support and co-operation during these challenging times,”

businessday Tuesday, March 24, 2020 9:40:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule said ( about Jacob Zuma ) : “It is the ANC position, not my position, and individuals and members of the ANC have been supporting Zuma. There is nothing wrong. He is a member of the ANC,”

citizen Tuesday, March 3, 2020 9:17:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule said ( about Jacob Zuma ) : "Apartheid has been declared a crime against humanity. We need to respect our own. There is no way you can support De Klerk but not Jacob Zuma, who has fought in the struggle. "

irishsun Sunday, March 1, 2020 10:41:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “We believe SAA should be retained as a national airline,”

citizen Tuesday, January 28, 2020 10:11:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “SAA should be retained as a national airline, which would require substantial restructuring. Cabinet should take the operational decisions needed to achieve that aim,”

citizen Tuesday, January 28, 2020 10:11:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule told : “Beware of wedge drivers who wear ANC T-shirts, but don’t speak the language of the ANC,”

citizen Monday, January 27, 2020 12:10:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “We investigate all the historical contracts impacting negatively on SAA, including the lease of planes and evergreen contracts. The socioeconomic mandate of the public enterprises need to be strengthened; government's oversized structure should be streamlined and respond more rapidly and rigorously to challenges”

eyewitness-news Thursday, January 23, 2020 10:15:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “We believe SAA should be retained as a national airline,”

citizen Thursday, January 23, 2020 8:08:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “We emphasise at this point that SAA should be retained as a national airline...,”

standardmedia Thursday, January 23, 2020 12:16:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule said : "The NEC resolved on the investigation of historical contracts impacting on SAA, including the lease airplanes and evergreen contracts. The socioeconomic mandates of the SOEs need to be strengthened and costed,"

iol Wednesday, January 22, 2020 5:55:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : "SAA should be retained as a national airline, which will require substantial restructuring. Cabinet should take the operational decisions needed to achieve that aim,"

irishsun Wednesday, January 22, 2020 5:21:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : "It cannot be a blank cheque that permits continued waste, inefficiency and in some cases corruption at the cost of our citizens, producers, and society as a whole,"

irishsun Wednesday, January 22, 2020 5:21:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule told : "We emphasise at this point that SAA should be retained as a national airline, which will require substantial restructuring. The Cabinet should take the operational decisions needed to achieve this,"

4-traders Wednesday, January 22, 2020 2:39:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “We are also going to focus on the issue of local government,”

citizen Sunday, January 19, 2020 7:23:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “And we are saying we are not going to allow these things and we are saying there are going to be consequences,”

citizen Sunday, January 19, 2020 7:23:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “The ANC and all progressive formations of the world cannot afford to remain silent while the actions of the US appear to be undermining peace and security with impunity – a clear and deliberate erosion of Iran’s national stability,” “We urge the nations of the world, through the United Nations, to act firmly and expeditiously against this act of international terrorism. We urge all parties to this conflict to give peace a chance. We appeal for maximum restraint”

citizen Sunday, January 5, 2020 12:42:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “If concern about financial irregularities was indeed the driving force, why is so little effort going into the massive fraud committed by Steinhoff with PIC funds, which led to astronomical losses for the PIC?”

iol Saturday, December 21, 2019 12:19:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “The ANC would be where it is today [even if a different leader were to be elected], people have voted for the ANC, people are not voting any person”

dailymaverick Thursday, December 19, 2019 9:04:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “Don’t isolate the president and put the president there and put us here,”

citizen Thursday, December 12, 2019 2:21:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “We’re noting with great concern the developments in Tshwane because you can see that there is no municipality there,”

citizen Thursday, December 12, 2019 10:57:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “Firm action is required to improve the governance and performance of SOCs [state-owned companies] by ensuring the appointment of skilled staff and qualified board members and protecting public institutions from improper interference,”

businessday Wednesday, December 11, 2019 11:49:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said ( about Cyril Ramaphosa ) : “It’s not about removal of President Ramaphosa or the secretary-general,” “I think that is the wish of some people to divide and entrench division in the ANC. Collectively we have agreed that we should never allow that to happen”

businessday Wednesday, December 11, 2019 6:44:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said ( about Ben Turok ) : “Together with his wife, Mary Turok, and other comrades of his generation, comrade Ben Turok rejected the privilege and comforts of the apartheid system that could have accrued to him on the basis of his skin colour,” “He chose instead to fight on the side of the oppressed masses”

businessday Monday, December 9, 2019 8:40:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “The other culprits who have cost the PIC money, due to massive fraud (euphemistically called ‘accounting irregularities’), among others are: EOH, Tongaat Hulett – all of them white-owned,”

citizen Thursday, December 5, 2019 3:24:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule charged ( about Cyril Ramaphosa ) : “with all kinds of conjured up ‘crimes’, and lock him up in the slammer, so that the president of the ANC, comrade Cyril Ramaphosa, can have a free hand to ‘save’ our country”

citizen Monday, November 18, 2019 5:58:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule adds : “At the centre of all these interventions is the maintenance and building stability in our municipalities as we approach the 2021 local government elections,”

citizen Wednesday, November 13, 2019 12:25:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule told : “I was premier, I was never head of department (HOD),”

citizen Tuesday, November 5, 2019 6:54:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : "We also note with great concern that the imposition of the sanctions has been extended to individual leaders and economic goods from specific countries with the aim of further condemnation and isolation,"

bulawayo24 Saturday, October 26, 2019 9:33:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule said : "The African National Congress together with Zanu-PF and the rest of the progressive community notes continuing, yet unjustified sanctions against the people of Zimbabwe by Western countries. "

bulawayo24 Saturday, October 26, 2019 9:33:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule added : “We must deal with undocumented foreigners. They must be documented and those who continue doing acts of crime, things not meant to be done in a country they don’t belong to, must actually be dealt with,”

citizen Tuesday, October 8, 2019 7:47:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule said : "The NEC met on 25th September and made a call to end the global sanctions on Zimbabwe, our neighbour," "The day of solidarity will be the 25th of October 2019 and all ANC and Alliance structures are requested to mobilise activities on this day. It will happen throughout SADC"

bulawayo24 Thursday, October 3, 2019 11:37:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “There are no serious, fundamental problems and challenges… we will be engaging [the alliance] on these issues”

citizen Thursday, October 3, 2019 12:22:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “The NEC confirmed that the overarching objective of economic policy remains to build an inclusive economy by stimulating investment, growth and job creation and thereby decisively tackling poverty and inequality, raising living standards and improving the well-being of all South Africans,”

citizen Thursday, October 3, 2019 12:22:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “The relevant authorities in government will ensure that monies owing are settled in a manageable way over the coming period,”

businessday Wednesday, October 2, 2019 9:33:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “The talks were very frank, engaging and wonderful. I think the media must capture that mood of positivity so that we make sure society in South Africa has the positive mood to rebuild,”

eyewitness-news Wednesday, October 2, 2019 4:37:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule explained ( about Tito Mboweni ) : “We will be discussing the economy and minister Tito Mboweni’s document. We’ve invited regional and provincial teams, as well as some experts”

eyewitness-news Sunday, September 29, 2019 2:35:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “We are saying back to basics. Issues of refuse removal, roads in the townships, electricity, issues of water, simple things, we realise we need to agitate our municipalities to do the right thing,”

citizen Saturday, September 28, 2019 12:40:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule wrote : “This allegation is without any factual basis. It is completely false. In fact, I have never met the first respondent [Ngqulwana], nor have I ever spoken to him,”

news24 Monday, September 23, 2019 10:51:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “In America, the economy is owned by Americans, you can go to Malaysia, you can go to Singapore, China, Russia … it’s owned by the indigenous, only here in South Africa the economy is in the hands of the few,” “People don’t want to talk about reality. The reality is the economy is in the hands of the few,”

citizen Friday, September 20, 2019 1:29:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “We will be an island on our own and this country will never move forward, you will remain employees and never become owners of the economy,” “They want to reverse the gains of the economy”

citizen Friday, September 20, 2019 1:29:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule said : "In America, the economy is owned by Americans, you can go to Malaysia, you can go to Singapore, China, Russia ... it's owned by the indigenous, only here in South Africa the economy is in the hands of the few," "People don't want to talk about reality. The reality is the economy is in the hands of the few,"

polandsun Thursday, September 19, 2019 12:53:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule said : "We will be an island on our own and this country will never move forward, you will remain employees and never become owners of the economy," "They want to reverse the gains of the economy"

polandsun Thursday, September 19, 2019 12:53:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule disse : "Não podemos ter este comportamento com pessoas que têm a mesma cor de pele que nós. A sua cor é a mesma, independentemente de serem provenientes da Nigéria, de Angola ou Moçambique, ou de qualquer dos 54 países do continente africano... temos de ter em conta que somos africanos"

novojornal Sunday, September 15, 2019 2:08:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : "Aluta continua for a better Africa, a better South Africa and for a better Zimbabwe. Our people must never lose hope,"

bulawayo24 Wednesday, September 11, 2019 12:46:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule said : "He was a part of us, he had been part of us. He is one of the leaders who brought Zimbabwe to where it is,"

bulawayo24 Wednesday, September 11, 2019 12:46:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule said ( about Robert Mugabe ) : "It's not only Mugabe but the party he represented that brought the economic freedom to the people of Zimbabwe, he gave them education, people from Zimbabwe are highly educated. He actually ensured they get the land, an issue we are grappling with,"

bulawayo24 Wednesday, September 11, 2019 12:46:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule dit : "Les responsables ont insisté pour que tous les actes de violence soient condamnés, y compris les actes criminels dirigés vers les étrangers vivant en Afrique du Sud"

infosplusgabon Tuesday, September 10, 2019 5:10:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule dit : "L'ANC a également entendu les appels à écouter les véritables doléances des Sud-Africains et qui pourraient déboucher sur la frustration et la colère. L'ANC demande aussi au gouvernement et aux partenaires sociaux d'accélérer les efforts et de travailler avec davantage d'efficacité pour agir sur la situation économique et sociale du peuple sud-africain qui nourrit de tels actes de violence"

infosplusgabon Tuesday, September 10, 2019 5:10:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “There is no study group or anybody who can talk on behalf of the ANC. The ANC talks for itself. If we have to have a position we will have a position of the ANC,”

news24 Monday, September 9, 2019 9:05:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule disse : "Não podemos ter este comportamento com pessoas que têm a mesma cor de pele que nós. A sua cor é a mesma, independentemente de serem provenientes da Nigéria, de Angola ou Moçambique, ou de qualquer dos 54 países do continente africano... temos de ter em conta que somos africanos"

novojornal Sunday, September 8, 2019 1:41:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said ( about Robert Mugabe ) : "Cde Robert Mugabe devoted his life to the service of his people and his country. Throughout his life Mugabe was an ardent and vocal advocate of the African unity and will be remembered for his rallying war cry 'Africa is for Africans and Zimbabwe is for Zimbabweans',"

xinhuanet_en Friday, September 6, 2019 3:10:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “We mourn with you the passing of our friend, statesman, leader, revolutionary,”

businessday Friday, September 6, 2019 1:02:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said ( about Kwame Nkrumah ) : "In his Independence Day speech delivered on March 6, 1957, the father of Ghana's independence, Kwame Nkrumah delivered the rousing words that went on to nourish and sustain the hopes of all Africans who at the time yearned for independence and self-determination. 'We have awakened..we will not sleep anymore. Today, from now on, there is a new African in the world. "

the-star Friday, September 6, 2019 10:18:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “We must never despise people who have the same skin colour as us. Their colour, whether they are people from Mozambique or Angola or Nigeria or everywhere in the 54 countries in Africa... you must know you are an African,”

iol Thursday, September 5, 2019 8:36:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “They are there, you see them all (the) time but you can’t say this one likwer*kw*re, this one comes from somewhere else. They are here in this country. They have never been attacked and they are so-called foreigners because their colour is white,”

iol Thursday, September 5, 2019 8:36:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule told : "If they are undocumented when crime happens, you can't even get these people. You can't get their fingerprints. [This is about] the safety of the country. It is not being opportunistic,"

dw-en Tuesday, September 3, 2019 9:48:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “We once more want to make a plea to our people, wherever we are, to make sure there is peace and stability in this province and all during SA. We condemn this violence which is taking place irrespective of whatever reasons people want to give, as unacceptable,”

businessday Monday, September 2, 2019 10:32:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “The allegation is without any factual basis. It is completely false. In fact, I have never met the first respondent [Ngqulwana] nor have I ever spoken to him,”

mg Thursday, August 22, 2019 2:59:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “There is absolutely no evidence, not a shred, that proves the veracity of Ngqulwana’s claim. It is plainly false; a fib; and invention of Ngqulwana,”

mg Thursday, August 22, 2019 2:59:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “this is a team that is going to take us forward”

citizen Thursday, August 15, 2019 9:45:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : "We are starting a new chapter of rebuilding and renewing the ANC,"

iol Thursday, August 15, 2019 5:19:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : "We won't wait for nine months when they are ready. They will advise us when they are ready with new membership system,"

iol Thursday, August 15, 2019 5:19:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule told : "If they are undocumented when crime happens, you can't even get these people. You can't get their fingerprints. [This is about] the safety of the country. It is not being opportunistic,"

deutschewelle-en Tuesday, August 13, 2019 6:15:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “In this regard, during elections we had senior leaders who turned themselves into public commentators, articulating their personal views, which they portray as official pronouncements of the ANC Veterans League, speaking outside of the purview of the ANC Veterans League and its elected leadership,” “This is petty, opportunistic political posturing unnecessary from the veterans,”

citizen Sunday, August 4, 2019 6:53:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “The NEC agreed to dissolve the PEC whose mandate has come to an end and appointed a provincial interim committee in accordance with the constitution (of the ANC) to implement the process of renewal and rebuilding,”

citizen Wednesday, July 31, 2019 9:08:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule confirms : “The ANC discussed youth, unemployment, [and] gender-based violence. There were no high temperatures in the ANC. We want to focus on unity. We have referred this matter to officials for processing”

citizen Tuesday, July 30, 2019 7:11:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “We have never discussed such a matter. The ANC discussed and focused on matters affecting South Africans [such as] unemployment, gender-based violence”

eyewitness-news Tuesday, July 30, 2019 6:31:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “We have referred the matter to officials for processing. Every agenda, every item discussed, we take things we have processed to the officials of the ANC”

eyewitness-news Tuesday, July 30, 2019 6:31:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “The coordinator of the task team will be Sibongile Besani and the chairpersons of provinces and secretaries of the youth league will be part of this national task team together with the former officials of the ANCYL at national level,”

citizen Tuesday, July 30, 2019 3:44:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “Hanekom had full access to air his acerbic views in the NEC of the ANC, he did so ad nauseam. He always spoke in an even, practiced voice, linking all the bad publicity that the ANC has had to the accusations against former president Zuma,” “The ANC is working to unite its members and in our midst is Derek Hanekom, a wedge-driver on a mission to divide the ANC. Indeed, this charlatan is making his mark through his ownership of the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation”

iol Sunday, July 28, 2019 5:21:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “The agenda of the EFF by their own admission as an opposition party is to displace the ANC. They work fearlessly to divide the ANC and have a number of sleepers in the ANC proactively ensuring that divisions in the ANC are deepened. The ANC is working to unite its members and in our midst is Derek Hanekom, a wedge driver and on a mission to divide the ANC. Indeed, this charlatan is making his mark through his ownership of the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation. Hanekom does not have the capacity to form a new political party, but he has shown remarkable agility in his efforts to divide the ANC,”

citizen Thursday, July 25, 2019 5:17:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “The ANC is working to unite its members and in our midst is Derek Hanekom‚ a wedge-driver and on a mission to divide the ANC. Indeed this charlatan is making his mark through his ownership of the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation‚”

businessday Thursday, July 25, 2019 1:45:00 PM EAT

Ace Magashule said : "I am not a product of capital. Nobody will take me out of this ANC and I am not a product of a white person. "

businessday Wednesday, July 24, 2019 3:30:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule told : “Last year we also announced our Laptops for Bursary holders programme. We will be handing over the first laptops that we have received from various individuals and the private sector immediately after the Easter holiday period when our tertiary institutions re-open,”

dailymaverick Wednesday, July 24, 2019 1:19:00 AM EAT

Ace Magashule said : “I don’t know why South Africa is not actually investigating every company which has worked with government, and why we are actually targeting one particular company and family,” “Tell me which company has not met with government”

AfricaNews-English Friday, July 19, 2019 4:14:00 PM EAT