Government reacts to the shameful and disgusting conduct of certain elected public representatives
12 Feb 2015
The Government of the Republic of South Africa is disappointed and disgusted at the despicable conduct of some elected public representatives who are hell-bent in holding this democratic institution, the electorates and the country at ransom.
Government condemns the unruly and un-parliamentary conduct of some Members of Parliament whose intention is to render this respectable institution ungovernable. The events that unfolded in Parliament were aimed at bringing our hard earned democracy into disrepute.
This democracy we enjoy today came with enormous sacrifice, bloodshed and loss of lives. People of this country died for this democracy for these members to be elected to be public representatives. Their actions dishonour the lives of those who paid the ultimate price.
The President, as the Head of State convened the joint seating in line with the constitution to an extraordinary sitting to deliver the State of the Nation Address. Therefore, the State of the Nation Address (SoNA) is a solemn occasion which should be respected.