Magashule defied conditions of suspension by addressing Zuma supporters, says analyst Updated Karabo Tebele Share this: Political analyst Ralph Mathekga believes suspended African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general Ace Magashule defied the conditions of his suspension by addressing supporters of former president Jacob Zuma. The African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Ace Magashule. Image courty: NPA Magashule addressed supporters outside the Pietermaritzburg High Court on Monday following Zuma’s appearance on charges of fraud and corruption.
"He did defy and there is no doubt that Magashule is no longer or has never subscribed to any rules of the suspension.
"That is quite consistent because he sees the suspension as a betrayal, which he is challenging in court, and he doesn't respect any rules of the suspension.”