Prime Minister Sam Matekane can heave a sigh of relief for now.
This after a no confidence motion, that was certain to topple him from power, on Monday was deferred following a last minute court challenge by Revolution For Prosperity parliamentarian Lejone Puseletso.
He asks the court in his application to rule that"...The passing of no confidence in parliament be deferred pending the conclusion of the reforms process in terms of which the Parliament shall promulgate the comprehensive provisions to regulate the passing of vote no confidence ." The move came as a huge relief for Mr Matekane, who seemed set to lose power, after 64 MPs had turned up in parliament to confirm their majority against him.
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