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National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete in Parliament during a question and answer session by Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa on 19 November 2014. Picture: Aletta Gardner/EWN.

Opposition mps brief the media on baleka mbete

Mbete has no regrets over Parly drama

By Stephen Grootes

She said she is staying put in her roles as National Assembly Speaker and ANC chair.

  • Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa meeting with opposition parties at Tuynhuys, Parliament in Cape Town on 18 November 2014. Picture: GCIS.

    Ramaphosa announces plan to restore Parliament's dignity

    Ramaphosa said in the meantime, disciplinary action against any MP will be held over.

    2746 days ago
  • FILE: Bantu Holomisa. Picture: Sapa

    Holomisa takes Mbete bribery allegations to public protector

    An investigation by a US law firm found a R25 million share hand-out to Mbete constituted bribery.

    2751 days ago
  • FILE: EFF members push their way past policemen into the Gauteng Provincial Legislature in Johannesburg during a protest march 22 July 2014. Picture: Sapa.

    EFF MPs walk out of disciplinary hearing

    The hearings are taking place in the absence of EFF leader Julius Malema and his fellow MPs.

    2767 days ago
  • FILE: The EFF's section in Parliament. Picture: EWN

    EFF disciplinary: First witness called

    Several parliamentary officials will give evidence related to the EFF’s alleged misconduct.

    2775 days ago
  • FILE: The EFF has gone to court to challenge disciplinary charges against 20 of its MPs. Picture: Thando Kubheka/EWN.

    EFF challenges 'tainted' disciplinary charges

    The EFF’s Mbuyiseni Ndlozi says the charges seek to intimidate its members so they don’t raise debate.

    2796 days ago
  • National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete. Picture: Sapa.

    #KnowYourSpeaker campaign may have backfired

    Parliament's #KnowYourSpeaker campaign seeks to boost confidence in Baleka Mbete.

    2807 days ago
  • EFF leader Julius Malema. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    EFF cause 'unparliamentary' pandemonium again

    EFF Chief Whip Floyd Shivambu reportedly displayed the middle finger at the deputy president in Parliament.

    2807 days ago
  • National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete. Picture: Sapa.

    MPs clash over Mbete

    MPs clashed as a motion of no-confidence in National Assembly Speaker, Baleka Mbete, was thrown out.

    2808 days ago
  • National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete. Picture: Sapa.

    Motion of no-confidence in Mbete rejected

    The motion was rejected this evening by 234 votes to zero following a walkout by the opposition.

    2808 days ago
  • National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete. Picture: Sapa.

    Mbete debate heats up in Parliament

    Opposition parties have been accused of being sexist for bringing a motion of no-confidence in Mbete.

    2809 days ago
  • DA Parliamentary leader Mmusi Maimane. Picture: Aletta Gardner/EWN.

    Maimane: Mbete has sold out Parliament

    Maimane told the National Assembly that Baleka Mbete is placing the ANC before South Africa.

    2809 days ago
  • National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete. Picture: EWN.

    ANC supporters throw their weight behind Mbete

    A motion of no-confidence in Mbete will be debated during this afternoon's sitting.

    2809 days ago
  • DA Parliamentary leader Mmusi Maimane. Picture: Aletta Gardner/EWN.

    'ANC members have also lost faith in Mbete'

    The DA’s Mmusi Maimane says he believes a secret ballot would prove Mbete is the wrong person for the job.

    2809 days ago
  • Baleka Mbete. Picture: EWN

    ANC deflects vote of no-confidence in Mbete

    The ANC defended Mbete’s position and said it had full confidence in her ability to lead.

    2813 days ago
  • Opposition parties have tabled a vote of no confidence after accusing Baleka Mbete of lacking objectivity. Picture: EWN.

    Opposition parties look to unseat Mbete

    Opposition parties have tabled a vote of no confidence after accusing Baleka Mbete of lacking objectivity.

    2814 days ago
  • National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete. Picture: EWN.

    ANC comes to Mbete's defence

    Opposition parties say they will table a motion of no-confidence in Baleka Mbete tomorrow.

    2814 days ago
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