JUST IN | Speaker suspends Parly sitting as scuffle breaks out between EFF MPs and security
That is a wrap. The budget vote debate of the Presidency is now done. Most of the focus was on the accusations of money laundering against the president in relation to a burglary at his Phala-Phala farm.A common thread from the ANC is a call for all parties to stop the politicking and"work together". Lamola also advances this narrative."We must build this society for the benefit of all South Africans. Thank you very much, House chairperson.
He speaks about how the ANC laments things they have the power to change, like poverty, corruption etc. Mbhele says he noted that Ramaphosa moved away from making promises, to giving"status update progress reports". Manamela says the opposition's motivation is to divert attention away from the administration's achievements.Deputy Minister in the Presidency Thembi Siweya compares the opposition to ants."Maybe the ants in this house have run out of plans." Ramaphosa must not be deterred, she said.Cope MP Willie Madisha says Ramaphosa must ensure that independent persons are given space to do investigations, not the police or intelligence services, as he is their commander in chief.
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