EFF leader Julius Malema tabled the motion after Speaker Thoko Didiza didn't oppose President Cyril Ramaphosa’s interdict against impeachment.
National Assembly Deputy Speaker Annelie Lotriet has approved the no-confidence motion against Speaker Thoko Didiza, subject to the EFF modifying it to comply with procedural rules.
EFF leader Julius Malema tabled the motion last month after Didiza did not oppose President Cyril Ramaphosa’s application for an interdict against the impeachment proceedings, citing her failure to discharge her constitutional responsibilities with independence, impartiality, and integrity.
Didiza chose to abide by the ruling of the court, and the impeachment committee, through its chairperson Makhashule Gana, filed a notice to oppose the application.
Lotriet said in a letter to EFF chief whip Nontando Nolutshungu that a motion to remove a Speaker or deputy must comply with the parliamentary rules and may not contain statements, arguments, or other matters not strictly necessary to make the proposed resolution intelligible.
