KZN's braces for Ntuli showdown

THE political dynamics in KZN have intensified as the Umkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) successfully pushed for a motion of no confidence against Premier Thami Ntuli, set to be voted on December 15. This has ignited discussions about party loyalties and ramifications for the provincial government.

- DAILY NEWS REPORTER

Initially filed last month, the motion faced procedural hurdles that delayed its progress. However, during a recent sitting of the legislature, Speaker Nontembeko Boyce confirmed that the motion had been resuscitated and would proceed as scheduled.

"While I recognise the need for the Legislature to ensure that the motion is scheduled within a reasonable time-frame and without unnecessary delay, the setting of the debate a mere 48 hours after the motion has been introduced in the House, is unreasonable and unfair to parties," Boyce said.

The motion has garnered support from the National Freedom Party (NFP), which announced that its sole member of the legislature, Mbali Shinga, is directed to back the motion.