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By Sifiso Mahlangu 
2h ago
Johannesburg – ANC Secretary General Ace Magashule has refuted rumors that the news of his planned arrest was fake news. Magashule has recorded that he confirmed to Independent Media that he knows his name is on a list of people allegedly destined for arrest by the NPA.
“I am aware. I said it will be a Hollywood-style kind of arrest. They shouldn’t do it now,” Magashule said shortly before midnight Tuesday.
It is understood that Magashule will be arrested and charged for his role in the controversial Vrede Dairy Farm project. He will be charged with his alleged “lack of supervision” in connection with the Vrede dairy farm investigation.
Magashule was the prime minister of the Free State when money intended to empower emerging farmers was allegedly misused.
“I will address the media at the appropriate time,” Magashule said.
Meanwhile, the Hawks have issued a short statement calling the reports of Magashule’s impending arrest “a malicious intent to undermine the integrity of the organization.”
“The Hawks would like to categorically distance themselves from the IOL report on the so-called imminent arrest of Mr. Ace Magashule,” said Hawks spokesman Brig. Hangwani Mulaudzi.
* Independent Media will provide an update on Wednesday morning.
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