'Never have I done any corruption' - Ace Magashule insists he is innocent of charges | News24

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'Never have I done any corruption' - Ace Magashule insists he is innocent of charges | News24

Ace Magashule has welcomed charges brought against him, saying the court case will allow him to prove to the South African public that he is not corrupt.

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