Ramaphosa did not violate the Constitution but some of the changes he announced raised eyebrows.
Therefore, Ramaphosa did not violate the Constitution. But some of the changes he announced raised eyebrows.
This was not because I believed that she would be a good fit as the Speaker of the National Assembly, but because of several factors, some of which I will ventilate below. While it is true that the ANC exercised its right to nominate this candidate, I don’t think that this was a good move.It is an irrefutable fact that Modise proved to be a shrewd politician and an erudite leader who gave the position of Speaker credibility and respect.She had a way of bringing order in parliament.
Second, Mapisa-Nqakula gave the ANC delegation “a ride” on a defence force jet to Zimbabwe when their trip coincided with her official visit to that country.
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