Hlophe and Motata are the first judges to be removed in democratic South Africa.
- Jan Gerber-Jan GerberThe voting is closed. Ntombela says the members present who didn't indicate their vote would be recorded as abstained.Ntombela gives the EFF's last remaining MP, Mafanya, the opportunity to vote. He didn't when his name was first called, and he doesn't vote now. Ntombela asks him to leave the House.The ATM's two MPs aren't present for the vote. Neither are the two GOOD MPs, or the NFP's sole MP. The AIC's Jafta votes yes.
Gwarube says she is concerned that the vote has been"fatally compromised". She says Ntombela must call for the vote again. Ntombela says she had raised the matter, and he ruled on it.2h ago Arries remains seated as two female members of the protection services take her by her arms. They eventually drag her out of the chamber.- Jan GerberNtombela asks Arries and fellow EFF MP Makoti Khawula to leave the House. Khawula is leaving. Ntombela asks protection services to assist Arries to leave the House.When Arries is called on to vote, she says she doesn't know why they are still voting, because the division is no longer legitimate.
Ntombela says the members who were ordered to leave the chamber, Ntlangwini, Mhlongo, Mente, Mkhaliphi and Gericke of the EFF, will not be called to vote.Ntombela calls the House to order. Voting will now commence.- Jan GerberDyantyi says when they dealt with Nkandla they"were a little bit off duty". But when they dealt with an incompetent Public Protector who misconducted herself, they were on duty. The EFF is not amused.Dyantyi says judges are held to a higher standard.
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