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SAfrica opposition submits no confidence motion
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| Contributor | IndyGeorgia |
| Last Edited | IndyGeorgia Nov 08, 2012 12:42pm |
| Category | News |
| News Date | Nov 08, 2012 12:00pm |
| Description | JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Opposition parties on Thursday submitted a motion of no confidence against President Jacob Zuma saying that corruption and unemployment have risen, the justice system has been politicized and the economy has weakened. The ruling party called the move a publicity stunt.
The motion, backed by eight opposition parties, was triggered by a violent strike at a platinum mine that killed 46 people, the downgrading of South Africa's credit rating by two major agencies and big spending of state funds on Zuma's rural residence, according to a joint statement by the parties.
"President Zuma no longer has the confidence of our political parties to serve as president on the grounds that under his leadership the justice system has been weakened and politicized, corruption in the public service has spiraled out of control, unemployment levels continue to increase, the economy is weakening, and the right of access to quality education has been violated," the statement said.
Democratic Alliance parliamentary leader Lindiwe Mazibuko brought the motion forward Thursday in the National Assembly. The motion is to be debated in parliament, where most seats are held by Zuma's African National Congress. |
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