If ever there was proof of the deplorable political dishonesty and lack of commitment to real democracy within the parliamentary caucus of the ANC, it lies in the reported utterances of senior ANC MP and former North West premier Supra Mahumapelo that the ANC will “never support a motion in parliament in the name of the opposition DA ... it’s impossible”.
Perhaps the DA should propose a motion of confidence in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s fight against corruption, or express support for expropriation without compensation, or announce DA approval of the national health insurance proposals. According to Mahumapelo, the ANC would have to oppose these motions just because they originate with the DA. Talk about shooting yourself in the foot...
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