insert_link South Africa South African National Christian Forum Seeks Clarity on Impeached Officials’ Eligibility for Parliament The South African National Christian Forum is urging the Constitutional Court to clarify the law regarding the eligibility of impeached office bearers to serve as Members of Parliament. They are concerned about how the Western Cape High Court handled the case of impeached former Judge President John Hlophe. The forum’s Marothi Mashashane calls for clearer guidelines to prevent impeached individuals from serving in Parliament, advocating for potential amendments on eligibility: […] todayOctober 3, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa Parliament Welcomes Western Cape High Court Decision on EFF MPs’ Suspension Appeal South Africa's Parliament has expressed satisfaction with the Western Cape High Court's decision to dismiss the application of six EFF Members of Parliament seeking to overturn their temporary suspension. The court's ruling is connected to the state of the nation address last year when EFF leader Julius Malema, deputy president Floyd Shivambu, and four others ignored the speaker's directive to leave the chamber after staging a protest on the stage. […] todayFebruary 9, 2024 6