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- The MK Party wants a secret ballot for the no-confidence motion against President Cyril Ramaphosa.
- They have formally written to Speaker Thoko Didiza with this request.
- A secret vote could allow MPs to vote freely, potentially impacting the motion’s outcome.
The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has formally requested that a motion of no confidence against President Cyril Ramaphosa be decided through a secret ballot in Parliament.
The party has communicated its demand in writing to the Speaker of the National Assembly, Thoko Didiza.
The call for a secret ballot introduces a significant point of contention as the parliamentary process for the no-confidence motion unfolds.
The MK Party’s stance signals its intent to leverage all available parliamentary mechanisms as it navigates the political landscape following its recent entry into the National Assembly. Should Speaker Didiza accede to the request, it could have a profound impact on the outcome of any potential vote on President Ramaphosa’s leadership.
The decision on whether to implement a secret ballot rests with the Speaker, taking into account parliamentary rules and precedents.
The MK Party has written to the Speaker of Parliament and submitted a formal request for the Motion of no Confidence in the seating President to be conducted via secret ballot. pic.twitter.com/ZDi1WBA3XH
— uMkhonto WeSizwe Party (Official) (@MkhontoweSizwex) July 25, 2025
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