To secret poll or not to secret poll? In the high-stakes political machinations around the opposition’s motion of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma,that is the question. A secret poll would shield ANC MPs wanting to express their dissatisfaction with the current state of the party and presidential reshuffle by voting for the motion that would remove Zuma and his executive from office, if successful in Parliament. But the ANC has closed ranks following final week’s national working committee (NWC), or giving its MPs their marching orders to vote against. On Tuesday opposition parties called for a postponement of the no confidence debate,currently scheduled for April 18, until after the Constitutional Court has dealt with the secret poll matter. By MARIANNE MERTEN.
Source: dailymaverick.co.za