The party is also expected to send a list of those alleged, reported or implicated in corrupt activities. Magashule’s request means that party members who are not yet charged in a court of law will also be affected by the step-aside resolution. The ANC Provincial Executive Committee's (PEC) spokesperson in the Northern Cape, Tshepo Louw, says officials are busy updating the list as per the request of Magashule. Louw says they will be meeting with these party deployees who have been affected by the 2017 ANC National General Election (NGC) resolutions.

Louw adds that immediately after the compilation of the list, they will assess it and make their own determination.

Louw could not deliberate on the number of officials that could be affected by the party resolution. In his letter sent to ANC members earlier, Magashule - who has until 28 April to step aside or face suspension from the party - said the National Executive Committee (NEC) reaffirmed the resolutions of the 54th national elections on fighting crime and corruption and on credibility and integrity. The provinces have until 17h00 on Thursday to send a list.

Earlier, ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the ANC's NEC had recommended that those facing criminal charges in a court of law must step aside or face suspension.

Magashule is embroiled in a number of corruption cases involving the Free State, with the controversial R255 million worth asbestos deal being the latest to make news. Following his appearance before the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court in February, Magashule and his co-accused are expected to appear in the Free State High Court on August 11, facing fraud and corruption charges relating to the project.

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