MK Party wants to table no-confidence motion against Ramaphosa over SAPS crisis

The party accuses Ramaphosa of turning a blind eye to allegations of political interference in the South African Police Service (SAPS).

The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party wants to table another motion of no confidence in President Cyril Ramaphosa.

The party accuses Ramaphosa of turning a blind eye to allegations of political interference in the South African Police Service (SAPS).

KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi alleges senior police officials are meddling with police investigations.

The MK Party had given the president until 9AM on Friday morning to reverse the announcements he made last Sunday.

These included the appointment of Firoz Cachalia as acting police minister, the establishment of a commission of inquiry, and placing Senzo Mchunu on leave.

MK Party spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndhlela, said that these measures failed to adequately address the alleged criminal infiltration within the police service.

“As per section 102 of the Constitution, we are going to call and table a motion of no confidence against the president in Parliament. This president is a constitutional delinquent. He doesn’t have what it takes to lead this country. He fraternises and allows his minister to fraternise with criminals.”

The party has also approached the Constitutional Court on an urgent basis to set aside the president’s announcements.