Parliament has confirmed that it has been served with court papers by the Economic Freedom Fighters.
It is reported that the Economic Freedom Fighters is
challenging the sanctions against six of its Members of Parliament.
The Ethics Committee found the MPs guilty of being in
contempt of Parliament after they stormed the stage during President Cyril
Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address last year.
EFF leaders Julius Malema, Floyd Shivambu, Doctor Mbuyiseni
Ndlozi, and three others will be suspended for one month without pay, effective
February 1.
The matter will be heard in the Western Cape High Court on
Monday.
Parliament’s spokesperson Moloto Mothapo says Parliament will
oppose the EFF’s court bid.
“Parliament has been served and we are ready for Monday to
present a very solid case that supports the correctness of the decisions that
were taken in adopting the recommendations and report of the Powers and
Privileges Committee. So, the statement that we are making is very clear; it is
intended to protect Parliament from persistent disruptions and it is intended
to ensure that the State of the Nation Address takes place in a climate of
peace, respect and decorum of the house, but also respect for the people of
South Africa who have a right because they have elected these parliamentarians,
they have elected the president and they want to hold the president to
account.”
Dione by: Alungile Njemla
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