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Mbete 'disappointed' with male leaders who abuse women
Baleka Mbete says leaders should be exemplary and not be involved in human rights violations.
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MPs want urgent meeting with Mbete over funds for SOEs state capture inquiry
Lawmakers have agreed to approach the Speaker for support because they are concerned budgetary constraints could hinder the probe.
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Casac: Mbete must protect ANC MPs who voted against Zuma
The African National Congress (ANC) now appears determined to identify and punish at least 30 MPs for breaking rank and siding with the opposition.
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[OPINION] 'South Africans should support a woman for president'
Will having a woman as president lead to more of the same in terms of the trajectory the ANC has been on since 2007 when Jacob Zuma was elected as President?
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#VoteOfNoConfidence: How voting unfolds
Almost 400 Members of Parliament are making their marks in those booth, called up in alphabetical order.
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'The sooner we can bring change, the better'
DA leader Mmusi Maimane says even if the motion of no confidence in President Zuma fails, the party won’t stop there in trying to bring him down.
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[WATCH] Opposition welcome secret ballot vote
The leaders of the opposition parties in the National Assembly have welcomed Speaker Baleka Mbete' decision to have the vote in the motion of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma done by secret ballot.
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Opposition parties rejoice as Mbete gives secret ballot thumbs up
Baleka Mbete has decided to allow Members of Parliament to cast a secret ballot in a motion of no confidence against Jacob Zuma.
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Hundreds gather in CT CBD in support of motion of no confidence
The march on Monday afternoon is set to coincide with Speaker Baleka Mbete's imminent announcement on whether or not lawmakers will be allowed to vote in secret.
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The secret is out
Mbete's announcement comes as Parliament braces for Tuesday's opposition-led Motion of No Confidence in President Jacob Zuma.
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Zuma no confidence vote: How a secret ballot works
National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete will reveal her decision on the kind of vote a day before the vote.
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Parly: No extraordinary security measures planned for Zuma debate
Parliament's Moloto Mothapo says it is regrettable that Parliament was not given an opportunity to provide clarity on these security claims.
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Mbete ready to make secret ballot decision
Mbete is set to hold a media briefing in Parliament this afternoon to announce her decision on a request by opposition parties that MPs be allowed to vote in secret.
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MKMVA: We have a right to know how MPs vote in Parliament
The MKMVA says ANC MPs have received instruction to vote against a motion of no confidence in President Zuma on Tuesday.
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DA disappointed Mbete failed to heed calls for secret ballot decision
The DA had written to the speaker on Friday, giving her until yesterday morning to announce the decision.
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DA disappointed Mbete failed to meet deadline on secret vote
The Democratic Alliance’s John Steenhuisen says the speaker is prejudicing the rights of parties in the assembly.
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Mthembu: Removing Zuma not in best interests of country
ANC Chief Whip Jackson Mthembu has reiterated that ANC MPs were deployed to the legislature by the party and are therefore required to toe the party line.
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DA: Baleka Mbete’s silence on secret ballot reckless
There is only one week to go before Parliament votes on a motion of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma.
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[FIRST ON EWN] Gordhan: I'll vote according to my conscience
Some reports suggest that Pravin Gordhan is one of the Members of Parliament who is likely to vote against Zuma after he was recalled as a minister earlier this year.
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Mbete urges people to learn from Mamoepa’s respect for others
ANC national chairperson Baleka Mbete says people must learn from veteran spokesperson Ronnie Mamoepa and not speak ill of those they differ with.
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#SecretBallot: Mbete won’t be rushed into decision
National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete has asked political parties to give her space to make a decision, which she's promised to announce before the 8 August vote.
