“We are committing a constitutional blunder by allowing this President to speak“: Malema

'We are committing a constitutional blunder by allowing this President to speak'

President Jacob Zuma's question session in the National Assembly has gotten off to a rocky start with the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) opting to leave the house - rather than listen to him.

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Some members of Parliament- including Cope - earlier called for Speaker Baleka Mbete to disallow Zuma from speaking in the National Assembly.


EFF leader Julius Malema says there has to be consequences to Zuma's actions, and it can't be business as usual. 


Malema has accused the president of being a criminal.

Following the heated exchange, the EFF walked out of the House.


Yesterday, the EFF wrote to Mbete not to allow Zuma to speak in the National Assembly - based on the findings of the Constitutional Court regarding upgrades to his private Nkandla homestead.


Zuma has already provided commentary on issues raised concerning SAA, food shortages, and rural development programmes in the country.


Addressing Maimane's question on whether there's war within government - Zuma has dismissed reports that there's conflict between the Presidency and the National Treasury. 


Meanwhile, Zuma has been questioned on the nine-point key plan created to boost economic growth while more locally,  questions surrounding the seven-year delay concerning the Durban dug-out port have also been posed. 


Zuma continues responding to questions from members of Parliament.

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