Call for president Zuma to step down grows louder!
Tuesday, April 04, 2017
‘Pay Back The Money’ chant became the signature tune every time he appeared in Parliament to answer questions. The two opposition parties didn’t stop at making political propaganda noises in the media after the verdict; they tabled a Motion of No Confidence in President Zuma, which didn’t succeed due to ruling ANC parliamentary majority.
‘Pay Back the Money’ chant, amplified even after the President had agreed to abide by the CONCOURT decision, to pay back the millions of rand he owed.
The fees have been doubled from the previous amounts and raise concerns about political participation accessibility and democratic representation principles.This significant fee increase prompts questions regarding its impact on grassroots democracy.On one hand, the fees act as a filter, ensuring only serious contenders enter the race, potentially reducing frivolous candidacies and generating crucial campaign funds. The BDP argues that aspiring...