Top ANC official due to appear for corruption case

A high-ranking official of South Africa's governing African National Congress (ANC) is due to appear in court later in the city of Bloemfontein.

Ace Magashule is accused of corruption over the awarding of asbestos contracts in 2014 when he was the head of the provincial government in Free State. 

Mr Magashule has said he is not worried as he has done nothing wrong.

The $16m (£12m) contract was issued to private firms for the removal of asbestos from low-cost homes, but it is alleged that there were kickbacks and suspicious payments.

His supporters have gathered outside the magistrate's court ahead of his appearance.

This article originally appeared on BBC News

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