DA to table motion of no confidence against Mapisa-Nqakula
The Democratic Alliance says it will be bringing a motion of no confidence against the National Assembly Speaker.
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula on Thursday announced she was taking special leave amid a corruption probe.
The NPA's Investigating Directorate carried out a raid on her Johannesburg home on Tuesday in connection with bribery allegations stemming from her time as defence minister.
DA Chief Whip Siviwe Gwarube says the NPA and all law enforcement agencies must take necessary steps to prevent her from leaving the country.
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"This special leave is nothing more than a cop out. Additionally, in light of the fact that the Speaker may face arrest, we call on the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and all law enforcement agencies to take necessary steps to prevent her from leaving the country.
"She has committed to cooperating with the investigation therefore she cannot leave the country without facing the music. Mapisa- Nqakula must resign or removed through a motion of no confidence. Anything less than that will be a mockery of Parliament and more importantly, South Africa."
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