Political Parties & Civil Society call for vote to appoint new National Assembly Speaker

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NPO, The New Nation Movement, have threatened to take the appointment of National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula to court if Parliament continues with the process of instating her. We find out more with Babalo Ndenze, an EWN reporter, Omphile Maotwe, EFF Treasurer General and Attorney for New Nation Movement, Eric Mabuza.
18 Aug 2021 2PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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