The vote on the EFF's motion of no confidence in National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula will be held on 7 March. | JasonFelix
On Thursday, the National Assembly's Programming Committee heard that Mapisa-Nqakula's deputy, Lechesa Tsenoli, approved the request from the red berets.
Earlier this month, EFF leader Julius Malema gave Mapisa-Nqakula 48 hours to publicly withdraw and apologise on behalf of the institution for the fracas between the party's MPs and security forces during the State of the Nation Address . EFF MPs prevented President Cyril Ramaphosa from speaking for more than 30 minutes and stormed onto the stage.The EFF believes that Mapisa-Nqakula was irresponsible and acted unconstitutionally.It is challenging Mapisa-Nqakula's conduct during the SONA and that of President Cyril Ramaphosa's protectors.The EFF is seeking a secret ballot vote but there is no guarantee of this.
Therefore, they do not have to await the invitation of the presiding officers to enter the chamber when the life or safety of a member is at stake. Secretary to the National Assembly, Masibulele Xaso, said the 7 March sitting already had a programme and that"any other motions will come after the orders of the day".In times of uncertainty you need journalism you can trust. For 14 free days, you can have access to a world of in-depth analyses, investigative journalism, top opinions and a range of features. Journalism strengthens democracy. Invest in the future today. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month.
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