‘Unfathomable’ that Moloto Mothapo now Parliament’s spokesperson, DA says
The DA is up in arms over the appointment of former ANC parliamentary caucus spin doctor, Moloto Mothapo, as the spokesperson for Parliament. Mothapo resigned from his position in the ANC earlier in February after serving the party for 12 years. Parliament announced on Wednesday that the former ANC spokesperson would assume a senior position as the divisional manager responsible for Parliamentary Communication Services, effective from February 15. DA chief whip John Steenhuisen said on Thursday the party totally opposed the appointment as it was inappropriate. "We will be posing tough questions to the joint standing committee on the financial management of Parliament today [Thursday] and tomorrow [Friday] on what process what followed in his appointment, which candidates were considered and when interviews were conducted," said Steenhuisen. He added: "It is unfathomable how someone so blatantly partisan can be considered as appropriate to assume the role as spokesperson for a multip...
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