News24 | Back to the dock for Magashule’s ex-PA as new ruling dismisses special plea

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•A South African court dismissed Moroadi Cholota's special plea to avoid prosecution on February 18, 2026.
•Moroadi Cholota is the former personal assistant to Ace Magashule.
•The legal proceedings relate to an asbestos corruption case involving allegations of misconduct.
•The court ruling requires Cholota to return to the dock for prosecution.

What Could Happen If...

▸If Moroadi Cholota's prosecution proceeds without further delays then the investigation into asbestos-related corruption may uncover additional evidence implicating other political figures, potentially affecting the African National Congress's leadership.

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If political instability increases due to corruption prosecutions involving prominent figures, investor confidence in South African equities may decline.

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🌍African countries

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🏛African National Congress

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👤Ace Magashule(Former Secretary-General of the African National Congress)

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AFRICAIOL (South Africa)Court denies Moroadi Cholota's plea to avoid prosecution in asbestos corruption case AFRICANews24 (South Africa)News24 | Back to the dock for Magashule’s ex-PA as new ruling dismisses special plea

Moroadi Cholota, the former personal assistant to Ace Magashule, has been ordered to return to court following the dismissal of a special plea aimed at avoiding prosecution in a high-profile asbestos corruption case. The ruling, delivered on February 18, 2026, by a South African court, rejects Cholota's attempt to halt legal proceedings against him. This development is significant as it maintains the momentum of the ongoing investigation into corruption linked to asbestos contracts, implicating key political figures including Magashule. The case continues to draw attention due to its potential impact on governance and anti-corruption efforts in South Africa.