No confidence in zuma
Mbete receives submission from 9 political parties over secret ballot vote
Nine political parties have expressed their views on how they would prefer the motion of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma to proceed.
Parties have until the end of business on Friday, 14 July, to submit their views on the preferred means of voting.
The parties have suggested the deputy speaker preside over the debate and vote of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma on 8 August
The motion of no confidence vote against President Jacob Zuma is set for 8 August.
There’s been an apparent shift in attitude in the ANC’s parliamentary caucus suggesting that the no-confidence vote might have a chance of succeeding.
The Constitutional Court has ruled that the Speaker has the power to prescribe that a motion of no confidence in the president be conducted by secret ballot.
Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng stated that the Speaker does have the power to prescribe that a motion of no confidence in the president be conducted by secret ballot under appropriate circumstances.
The judgment states that the Speaker does have the power to prescribe that a motion of no confidence in the president be conducted by secret ballot under appropriate circumstances.
Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng says Baleka Mbete was wrong to say a secret ballot vote is not allowed in a motion of no confidence.
Roger Southall says it can be argued, with good reason, that ANC practices negate the democratic legitimacy that it claims.
The NEC wants Brian Molefe's reappointment as Eskom CEO rescinded and adds that an inquiry into state capture should begin without delay.
Bafana Nhlapo says there are reasons why South Africa must be cautious against the expediency of a secret ballot.
DA leader Mmusi Maimane says those who have been speaking out within the ANC about President Zuma stepping down cannot allow themselves to be intimidated.
President Jacob Zuma says it's “highly speculative” that ANC MPs will face intimidation if they vote in favour of a motion of no confidence in him.
The motion was to be debated in the National Assembly on Tuesday, but it was postponed last week to allow the court process to unfold.
The UDM wants a secret ballot when voting on the motion takes place because it says ANC MPs are being threatened and intimidated.
Stephen Grootes says when trying to predict the behaviour of politicians, it is often safest to prioritise their own interests.
Gwede Mantashe has also addressed criticism against ministers who called on the president to leave office but failed to vote.
ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe says that the NEC decided it was more important to work towards unity in the organisation.