Makhubele's baptism of fire: motion of no-confidence against Ramaphosa

MK Party also asks for a secret vote in Parliament

- By Mawande AmaShabalala

Newly appointed MK Party chief whip Colleen Makhubele’s baptism of fire is to ensure the tabling of the motion of no confidence in President Cyril Ramaphosa.

That task was on the desk of his predecessor, Mzwanele Manyi, who was removed from the position on Wednesday. Now, Makhubele will have to file it through parliamentary processes this coming week.

This after National Assembly speaker Thoko Didiza said the motion of no confidence had not reached her table yet.

The MKP announced eight days ago that it was moving to table the motion against Ramaphosa for dereliction of duty, failed leadership and betrayal of the poor and working class.

The MKP’s mouthpiece, Nhl-amulo Ndlhela, explained that the party would also request that the no-confidence motion be conducted through a secret ballot.

Didiza told Sunday World Engage this week that there was no guarantee that the motion would be approved.