Opposition coalition against Trollip gets more time as they bicker over potential replacement
8 August 2018
The opposition coalition trying to remove embattled Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Athol Trollip is bickering over who should replace him, threatening the success of their motion of no confidence in him.
The motion, which is the second brought against Trollip in just five months, was initially expected to be debated on Friday after a demand from opposition parties.
However, they now have more time after speaker Jonathan Lawack set down the debate for next week instead.
On Wednesday, Lawack sent out a notice stating there would be no sitting on Friday. Instead, their issues would be debated on August 16, 2018.