ANC MPs who choose the big boss over their constitutional duty lead us to a syndicated state
The ANC chair has missed two meetings at which the issue would have been raised
Khoza says the ANC’s application of disciplinary action is not just inconsistent, but largely informed by how badly one had annoyed those in power.
The president returns to court in three separate cases, but Parliament will also be a battleground.
Mmusi Maimane has called for the dissolution of Parliament following the failed motion of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma via secret ballot.
It wasn’t just fear of losing their jobs: MPs had no clue who they’d replace Zuma with as president
Draft resolution: Motion of no confidence in the President in terms of section 102(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (85)
All eyes will be on ANC MPs as they prepare to cast a vote on their president via secret ballot.
Baleka Mbete’s announcement of a secret ballot in the motion of no confidence against Jacob Zuma signals the start of an intense game of persuasion.
Mbete says the decision “is about putting the resilience of our democratic institutions to test” and was taken “in the best interests of the country".
Parliament Speaker Baleka Mbete will soon reveal if MPs will vote by secret ballot in the motion of no confidence against President Zuma.
Even if President Zuma wins the no confidence vote, the consequences for the ruling ANC are dire.
Mbete will address the media on the voting procedure to be followed when the motion of no confidence in the president is debated on 8 August.
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We have seen how secret party funding has corrupted politicians, or has allowed corrupt politicians to cover their tracks.
Even a secret vote to oust Zuma may scupper ANC careers and opposition hopes for power
Ramaphosa, as leader of government business must encourage his MPs to show their interests "lie with the people of South Africa, not with Jacob Zuma."
A frightening, unaccountable form of control is taking hold while the state authorities do nothing.
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Zuma’s eighth motion of no confidence comes amid intensified calls from within the ANC for him to step down from leadership.
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The ruling party appears to have lost claim to being a leader of society. This is clear from the outcome of its policy conference.
Will voting in the motion of no confidence in the president be without fear, favour or prejudice? The speaker needs to decide on the secret ballot.
The ANC chair said opposition parties have a right to settle disputes in court
The Democratic Alliance has requested an urgent meeting with Speaker of Parliament Baleka Mbete.
President Jacob Zuma has been brought to book repeatedly by the courts. He also faces a rising tide of discontent.
The speaker’s political future hinges on her secret ballot decision in the Zuma no-confidence motion
Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi says Baleka Mbete’s reluctance to allow it hinders the possibility of ensuring that voting is done conscientiously.
The party argues that since the president is elected secretly, a vote of no confidence should be conducted in a similar manner.
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"The court is genuinely being asked to settle a constitutional question that it alone must settle with haste"
On Tuesday night, the party mistakenly sent notes about its NWC meeting