DA submit a motion of no confidence against Makhado Speaker
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- February 5, 2024
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The DA in Makhado, Limpopo are set to table a motion of no confidence against the newly elected Speaker, Gumani Mukwevho. The Party said they would table the motion at the next council meeting.
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They accuse Mukwevho of failing to apply Rule 19 of the Standing Rules of Order.
“The Speaker’s failure to effectively chair council meetings and ensure compliance with the Council Code of Conduct, rules and orders is detrimental to the effective functioning of Makhado municipality.”
“On 21 December 2023 during a special council meeting, the novice ANC Speaker not only failed to apply rule 19 of Standing Rules of Order, which clearly states that only matters on the agenda may be debated. But also denied opposition members the opportunity to address council. Even proposed an item for the agenda from the Speaker’s chair,” said the DA.
MOTION OF NO CONFIDENCE AGAINST MAKHADO SPEAKER GUMANI MUKWEVHO
“On 31 January, some of the Speaker’s own cadres in council prevented a sitting from taking place by entering the house. But refusing to sign the attendance register.
“It is clear that ANC factionalism is preventing Makhado council from functioning. To serve the residents of the municipality amidst an escalating water crisis,” they said.
“The DA is confident that the majority of councillors will put the residents of Makhado first. By also removing a clearly incompetent Speaker who is being used to serve the needs of the ruling party.”