The possibility of a new political party in South Africa is gathering momentum. Former Minister of Defence, Mosiuoa Lekota and former Gauteng premier Mbhazima Shilowa are at the forefront of this new party which is set to be formed as a rival to the ruling ANC with members of this new party set to break away from the ANC. What is worrying for the ruling ANC is that about 50 of their MP’s are set to join this new political party. Who exactly these 50 MP’s are still awaits to be seen.
The first true test is going to come when Parliament has to vote on the controversial legislation that will disband the Scorpions and set up a new unit in its place. Observers think that the 50 MP’s set to leave the ANC and join Lekota and Shilowa will vote against the bill and side with the opposition and thus disbanding the Scorpions will not go as easily and smoothly as had been initially thought. So all eyes will be on Parliament this Thursday to see what happens when the votes for the bill come into play.
I think this is exactly what South Africa needs. A new party that can challenge the ANC.
It is never a good idea to have one party that has ALL the power.
I just hope this party is formed for the right reasons and NOT for revenge. I guess only time will tell.
The vote on the bills has come and gone. No 50 mps have resigned and the Shikota is headed nowhere
Let the new party lead the south africans in a disciplined manner, as for malema he is the disgrace to the youth of south africa. How on earth a leader behaves in that manner. You young boy, you need to learn more books that guides a leader. The leadership skills book is available at your nearest bookshop boy. And also you need to act as a matured person.
I WOULD LIKE THE EMAIL ADDRESS OF THE CONGRESS OF THE PEOPLE. IF ANY ONE COULD HELP WITH THIS INFORMATION. THANK YOU
i would like to congratulate MR.lekota and shilowa for the job that they done
and wish all the best for them, together the are the best. and i hope they change the country in terms of the poverty and unemployment to the people