EFF statement on physical meetings of Parliament sittings and Committee meetings
2 July 2024
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) demands an end to virtual parliamentary participation and call for the immediate resumption of physical sittings for all sessions and committee meetings.
The introduction of virtual platforms for the business of Parliament during the COVID-19 pandemic was sensible and practical, as physical meetings were prohibited.
Despite many limitations and interruptions, we participated in the sittings through virtual platforms due to the unavoidable circumstances of the pandemic.
However, Parliament has continued with a hybrid model of sittings since the burning of Parliament in January 2022. The EFF has consistently called on Parliament to put measures in place to ensure maximum participation of all members. This should include committee meeting rooms that are spacious enough for all Members of Parliament and halls for Assembly and Council sittings.