Many factors could make the next no-confidence vote different
While previous motions of no confidence in the president have been brought before, several new factors could influence this one
Although the DA and others have previously brought several unsuccessful motions of no confidence in the president, anticipation and momentum are building for the motion currently requested by the DA and the EFF. While many are optimistic that this time could be different, most commentators are saying it is still highly unlikely that sufficient ANC MPs would be inclined to risk the ire of party bosses (and hence their jobs) in voting to remove President Jacob Zuma from office. While it remains to be seen whether the outcome will be different, there are several new factors that could influence the course of events. Although dismissed as racist by Zuma, the marches held on April 7 calling for his resignation or removal, and the promise of ongoing protest action, provide a new backdrop to an action that must be seen as more than mere grand-standing by opposition parties. A significant boost to morale for the opposition is the fact that the Constitutional Court has granted direct access ...
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