Magashule wanted the party's step-aside resolution to be declared unconstitutional. In a judgment, the apex court stated his appeal had no reasonable prospects of success.

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Magashule was suspended from the ANC in May last year. That came after he refused to voluntarily step aside.

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He's currently facing fraud and corruption charges relating to a R255 million rand asbestos tender. Magashule was Free State Premier when the tender was awarded.

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