Cape Town – Democratic Alliance (DA) federal chairperson Helen Zille has said that her party would not support a motion of no confidence against President Cyril Ramaphosa.
In an exclusive interview on the Clement Manyathela Show on Monday morning, Zille disclosed that the party would support Ramaphosa’s impeachment over the Phala Phala scandal only if there is sufficient evidenc
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“we won’t vote to impeach a President we voted for” even if the Phala Phala matter is brought back in Parly.”
“This was part of the agreement with ANC. So unless there is new evidence of criminality on the Pres, DA won’t support any motion.” pic.twitter.com/pYginuBmJF
— MDN NEWS (@MDNnewss) June 17, 2024
“We will only support the impeachment if the evidence suggests there should be an impeachment, but I don’t think we are now in a position, given the fact that we have signed the statement of intent, to start impeaching a president we have just voted for,” EWN quoted Zille as saying.
She said that their agreement with the African National Congress (ANC) includes not supporting a no-confidence motion against Ramaphosa.
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