With a large police contingent present amid hundreds of his supporters who had travelled from all around the country to show allegiance to him, Magashule was cautious not to join his supporters in breaching Covid-19 regulations which prohibit political gatherings.
Magashule left the courthouse, entered a vehicle and drove around the streets, standing out from his sunroof to wave to the crowds – some of whom were not properly wearing their masks. He was reluctant to comment on whether the seven-month postponement of this court case would have any effect on his political standing.
Addressing reporters on this, he said the ANC national executive committee , whose guidelines state that those facing criminal charges mustThe NEC is the party’s highest decision-making body in between conferences.
Wrong or not wrong is for the judge to decide.