Johnathan Paoli
The DA is considering whether to bring a motion of no confidence against National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, in light of reports that she’s under criminal investigation for bribery, while the EFF calls for her removal.
DA chief whip Siviwe Gwarube said on Monday, following the speaker’s denial of the allegations, that what was of particular concern was that there may have been undue delays on the part of authorities to act against Mapisa-Nqakula, and that since her appointment in 2021, there have been misgivings about her suitability for the job.
“Surely she should take the nation into her confidence and we should be able to see somebody who’s saying ‘I will fall on my sword’ because I can’t be the head of the legislative arm of the state and have these grave allegations hanging over my head,” Gwarube said.
Gwarube said reports of delays in the law
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