In response to applications from the Democratic Alliance (DA) and three civil society organisations, Speaker Thoko Didiza said the legal challenge was not about a decision she had made.
CAPE TOWN - National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza says she doesn’t plan on getting involved in political arguments over the designation of MK parliamentary leader, John Hlophe, to the Judicial Service Commission .
In response to applications from the Democratic Alliance and three civil society organisations , Speaker Thoko Didiza said the legal challenge was not about a decision she had made. Designating MPs to serve on the JSC she said was primarily a political decision made by Parliament and reflected the majority view of the vote.
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