Economic Freedom Fighters’ Alfred Skhosana complains about safety of Collen Sedibe whom he says is being harassed by police.
Skhosana seeks guarantee if they are safe before premier delivers his address. Speaker Thandi Shongwe assured them that they are safe in the precinct of the legislature.
All members according to chief whip Johan Mkhatshwa are here to listen to the premier. Sedibe rises on point of privilege and accused speaker of business. Talks about naturalisation referring to a member who does not have natural certification of birth.
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He said Pedro Ngomane must leave the house. Argument on members knowing rules by Violet Siwela and requested premier to proceed. Skhosana rises and requesting to deal with Ngomane issue.
Skhosana threatens members and is ordered out of the house. Seargent in arms assisted by protection services. Hurls chairs and all EFF members March out. What a commotion.
Thank you very much says speaker and invited premier to address the house. Premier said we will have to exercise patience.
Mpumalanga premier, David Mabuza, will deliver his third State of Province Address (Sopa) during the fifth provincial Legislature at the Government Complex, Building 10, today.
Guests are still coming in slowly. Earlier, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), tried to enter the precinct of the government complex, but due to heavy security, they have failed. They are now marching to the land commission office to deliver a petition.
Road users have reported traffic congestion in the Riverside precinct.
This follows after roads in the area have been closed off as officials prepare for SOPA.
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