PHUTI MOSOMANE
NATIONAL Assembly Speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, survived her first motion of no confidence after Members of Parliament (MPs) voted against the motion tabled by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).
The EFF’s motion was defeated by a vote of 234 in opposition and 42 in favor, with 73 MPs abstaining.
“This afternoon, 234 Members of the NA voted against the motion to remove the Speaker and upheld Parliament’s position that the Speaker acted in accordance with the provisions of the Joint Rules of Parliament. Only 42 voted in support of the motion, while 73 abstained,” said Parliament’s spokesperson Moloto Mothapo.
The vote was conducted by means of a manual voting system and roll call.
Mothapo said the Speaker appreciated the debate on the motion against her as it did not only strengthen democratic engagement and accountability, but also helped her to learn from constructive criticism where it was made.
ANC Deputy
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