Joint press statement by DA, COPE, IFP:
Motion of no confidence must be debated
South Africa's democracy faces the ultimate litmus test this week.
We have asked the National Assembly to resolve, in terms of provision 102(2) of the Constitution that it has no-confidence in President Jacob Zuma on the grounds that, under his leadership:
- the justice system has been weakened and politicised;
- corruption in the public service has spiralled out of control;
- unemployment levels continue to increase;
- the economy is weakening; and
- the right of access to quality education has been violated.
In as much as the Constitution gives the National Assembly the power to elect the President, it equally allows the National Assembly to withdraw such support through a motion of no confidence.