Jabu Kumalo, Gallo Images, Daily Sun Ace Magashule is accused of protecting "ill-disciplined" comrades. The ANC in the North West insists Supra Mahumapelo is still suspended for five years. Magashule is said to have reinstated Mahumapelo into the party following his appeal. The North West ANC's interim provincial committee (IPC) has expressed disappointment in secretary-general Ace Magashule for protecting "ill-disciplined" comrades. This after Magashule wrote a letter to suspended North West ANC heavyweight Supra Mahumapelo throwing him a lifeline after he appealed his suspension from the party. Magashule said considering the appeal, Mahumapelo and ally Bitsa Lenkopane's membership in the ANC remained intact.