By Mmusi Maimane –
For a protracted period we have seen events which have raised questions about Parliament’s relevance and its role in holding the Executive to account and its oversight function. President Jacob Zuma has sidestepped questions from Members of Parliament (MPs) and Cabinet Members have been absent when the time comes to answer questions. Why?
Parliament can no longer be a place when those with the majority of seats undermine those who sit on the other side of the House and protect an Executive, which is accountable to Parliament. Furthermore, the majority party has sent its lieutenants from Luthuli House to serve in Parliament, whose only mandate is to sign off and ensure that the party line is toed, even when it is not in the interest of South Africa.
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