Maimane slams motion to oust Ramaphosa as ‘cheap political scoring’

Build One South Africa (BOSA) party leader Mmusi Maimane says a motion of no confidence in President Cyril Ramaphosa would be nothing but cheap political point scoring.

“That move would be disastrous for the people of South Africa. It is important that the GNU tables a credible plan, creates policy certainty, and ultimately achieves a space where investors can come into South Africa. This is so that our economy can grow. What BOSA  is looking forward to is ensuring that there is stability and putting the people of South Africa first. Therefore, it then becomes important that issues inside the GNU need to be resolved quickly. We will focus on an economic plan and ultimately, we will hold the government accountable for that plan.”

Meanwhile, the African National Congress (ANC) continues to defend President Cyril Ramaphosa‘s decision to fire former deputy minister Andrew Whitfield, saying he failed to comply with the code of conduct of executive members.

The  Democratic Alliance (DA) has since announced that it will not be taking part in the National Dialogue announced recently by Ramaphosa after what it says is bad treatment of the DA.

The DA says the President was quick to act against Whitfield but continues to protect corrupt ANC cabinet ministers.

ANC Whip Mdumiseni Ntuli says the party will support President Ramaphosa’s decision to fire Whitfield. Ntuli says it’s concerned about the DA’s threat to table a motion of no confidence in Ramaphosa.

“In any form of coalition, the government of GNU, in our case, contradictions are inherent and must be managed with a high level of maturity and in a way that reassures the people of SA that we are building a better life for all. We condemn in the strongest terms the threat of a vote of no confidence, which we find is very irresponsible of the DA.”