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Judgement Reserved in Magashule’s Corruption Case

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  • Judge Soma Naidoo has reserved judgment in the application by suspended ANC secretary general Ace Magashule and three others, who are seeking to have the 2014 Free State asbestos charges against them withdrawn with costs.
  • On Tuesday, senior counsel Laurence Hodes, representing Magashule, argued that there was no proof that authorisation had been granted by the head of public prosecutions for the former premier to face charges.
  • He’s also argued that his client wasn’t given an opportunity to respond to any of the charges, saying Magashule’s rights were not protected during the process of being charged.
  • Magashule has continuously claimed he is innocent, taking to accusing the NPA of lying to the public. He insists his legal woes are linked to ANC politics and the race for new leadership
  • Judgement in the civil case is expected in April while the pre-trial is set for 10 June. - EWN
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