'I have done nothing wrong’ – Magashule outside court
African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general Ace Magashule is adamant that he will prove his innocence in court.
The former Free State premier and 15 co-accused appeared in the Bloemfontein Magistrate's Court on Friday morning.
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They are charged with corruption, fraud and money laundering in connection with the Free State provincial government’s doomed R255-million asbestos roofing project.
Magashule told reporters on the steps of the court that he hopes for a speedy trial.
"Because justice delayed you know it is something else, so we are looking forward to the 11th of August," said Magashule.
He again denied doing anything wrong.
"Of course I have done nothing wrong. I will prove in court."
The accused are expected to appear in the Free State High Court for pretrial on August 11.
