African Congress for Transformation

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African Congress for Transformation
Founder Ace Magashule
FoundedAugust 2023
Split from African National Congress
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The African Congress for Transformation (ACT) is a South African political party founded in August 2023 by former African National Congress (ANC) Secretary General, Premier of the Free State Ace Magashule, and fired Hawks boss Berning Ntlemeza. [1] [2]

As of August 2023, Magashule faces a number of corruption charges, and was expelled from the ANC in June 2023. [3] Ntelemza's controversial reign [4] as Hawks chief ended when he was fired from the Hawks by then Minister of Police Fikile Mbalula following a High Court ruling that Ntlemeza lacked integrity and was not fit to hold public office, after lying under oath in a matter about previous head Shadrack Sibiya.

ACT intended to contest the 2024 election [2] but failed to submit its lists in time. [5]

In January 2024, Magashule announced a "united front" and "amalgamation" between his party and the uMkhonto we Sizwe Party. [6]

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References

  1. O’Regan, Victoria (30 August 2023). "Ace Magashule launches African Congress for Transformation". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
  2. 1 2 "Ex-South Africa Ruling Party Official Ace Magashule to Contest 2024 Vote". Bloomberg.com. 30 August 2023. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
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