IFP pledges to file another motion of no confidence against Ekurhuleni council Speaker Tshivhenga

JOHANNESBURG - Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Speaker of council in Ekurhuleni, Nthabiseng Tshivhenga, is not off the hook just yet, as the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) has pledged to file another motion of no confidence against her.  

The party withdrew its motion at the eleventh hour on Thursday to remove Tshivhenga from the position.  

ALSO READ: Ekurhuleni EFF slams IFP as attention-seeking after it withdrew its no-confidence motion against Speaker Tshivhenga

While this is the second time Tshivhenga has survived a no-confidence motion, opposition parties have not given up on their bid to have her ousted.  

The parties believe Tshivhenga isn't the best candidate for the position of council Speaker.  

Although the IFP withdrew its motion of no confidence against Tshivhenga, the party insists that it is only a matter of time before they submit another one.

IFP provincial secretary, Alco Ngobese, explained that the decision to withdraw the motion was made to allow more time for negotiations with other political parties.

"The reason for withdrawal is that some political parties within the council who had initially agreed to support our motion have requested more time to consult their leadership."

He said Tshivhenga shouldn’t get comfortable.  

"It’s only withdrawn provisionally. The motion can still come back in the next council meeting."

While Ngobese admitted it may seem as though the IFP had a personal vendetta against the Speaker, he said they’re merely playing the game of politics.