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South Africa: The Ruling ANC Faces Its Rubicon
ISS, 6 April 2017
Capitalism - the politically unmentionable - is the only force that can save South Africa from a looming economic catastrophe. But this salvation has become ever more imperilled as… Read more »
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South Africa: Date Scheduled for Motion of No Confidence
SAnews.gov.za, 6 April 2017
Following a consultation process, Parliament has announced that the motion of no confidence will be scheduled for debate in the National Assembly on Tuesday, 18 April 2017, at 2pm. Read more »
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South Africa: Do Not Vote With Conscience Against Zuma - ANC Secretary General
News24Wire, 5 April 2017
The African National Congress has warned that party MPs risk being fired if they vote with the opposition in a motion of no confidence against President Jacob Zuma in Parliament. Read more »
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South Africa: Rising Outcry for Zuma to Go
AfricaFocus, 3 April 2017
"We call on Ministers and leaders of the ANC who care about the future of democracy and the Constitution to speak up and call on the President, in the best interests of the… Read more »
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South Africa: Will the Numbers in the No Confidence Vote Against Zuma Add Up?
Daily Maverick, 4 April 2017
Parliament is an intensely political institution amid its rules, procedures, protocol and precedence. The ANC, which holds 249 of the 400 National Assembly seats, has used its… Read more »
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South Africa: Nation Yearning for Govt that Serves Interests of the People - Deputy President
News24Wire, 3 April 2017
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South Africans to remain hopeful and support those who are trying to make South Africa great again. Read more »
South Africa's ANC in 'Crisis' as Zuma Faces No Confidence Motion
Six top members of the African National Congress, including second-in-command Cyril Ramaphosa, who spoke out against President Jacob Zuma's decision to axe Pravin Gordhan as finance minister, have been labeled "ill-disciplined" by party chairperson David Mabuza.
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3 April 2017
South African Parliamentary Speaker Considers Motion of No Confidence Against Zuma
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Speaker of the National Assembly, Baleka Mbete says she will set a process in place which will enable a debate on a motion of no confidence in ... see more »
Top: Former Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan prepares to speak to anti-Zuma protesters. Bottom-left: Parliamentary Speaker Baleka Mbete. Bottom-right: President Jacob Zuma.
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More than 200 people demonstrated against President Jacob Zuma outside Parliament, calling for his immediate resignation. This comes after President Zuma dismissed Pravin Gordhan ... Read more »
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The redistribution of wealth, land and opportunity for the black majority will be necessary to radically transform the country's economy, new Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba has ... Read more »
