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The Inkatha Freedom Party said it would vote against the vote of no confidence in Ramaphosa, while the African Christian Democratic Party said it would abstain. The United Democratic Movement has said that it will not participate in the vote unless there is a secret ballot.
FILE: President Cyril Ramaphosa in Parliament on June 20, 2019. Image: GCIS.
CAPE TOWN – As the African Transformation Movement (ATM) goes to court to try to obtain a secret ballot to vote on Thursday’s motion of no confidence against President Cyril Ramaphosa, support for the party’s measure appears to be weak.
The African National Congress (ANC) is ready to join Ramaphosa, as no ruling party would allow its leader to be overthrown by an opposition party. The Democratic Alliance (DA) has already said it would abstain from voting as it believes the ATM is waging a proxy battle on behalf of the anti-Ramaphosa faction in the ANC.
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But various other parts probed by Eyewitness news They have also indicated that they will not support the motion of censure.
The Inkatha Freedom Party said it would vote against the motion of no confidence in Ramaphosa, while the African Christian Democratic Party said it would abstain. The United Democratic Movement has said that it will not participate in the vote unless there is a secret ballot.
The Freedom Front Plus said it would also abstain, citing the same reasons as the DA, which would also abstain.
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Party leader Pieter Groenewald: “If the ATM is thinking that it will ensure that factionalism in the ANC is strengthened and will divide the party, then it is (being) opportunistic. In fact, reality has shown that in such circumstances, the political party unites. Therefore we say that (the motion) will not succeed. But Freedom Front Plus will abstain on this specific motion … “
Presented in terms of Section 102 of the Constitution, the motion requires a simple majority of 50% plus one vote to pass. But the lack of enthusiasm from the parties indicates that the ATM motion, if it goes ahead, is probably dead in the water.
Thursday’s session of the National Assembly begins at 2 pm and runs until 7 pm. The motion of no confidence is the last item in the order document.
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