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OPINION: The Sixth Parliament is about to commence. Buckle up | gerbjan

Things will get interesting among the opposition parties in the Sixth Parliament. If there was one thing Zuma succeeded in, it was unifying the opposition , writesWith the ballots cast, the votes counted, and the seats calculated, everything is set for the Sixth Parliament to start its term., the question arises whether the ANC's drop in support would mean that it would be forced to change tack.

The ANC caucus might well be one of the battlegrounds in the ANC's factional war. While much has been made of the inclusion of somein the ANC list to Parliament – wrangled by ANC secretary general Ace Magashule – it is not to say that the caucus will be hostile to Ramaphosa. Yes, there are some people who will happily dance on his political grave, but there are also staunch Ramaphosa supporters.

Parliament found a way to grind on, no matter how many spanners the EFF threw in the works. But disruption is very much part of the EFF's brand, and it seems a safe bet that garnered them votes. So, I'll be surprised if they go the constructive route. The first real test of this Parliament's mettle will be the amendment to Section 25 of the Constitution to allow expropriation without compensation. Between them the ANC and EFF have the numbers to amend the Constitution. However, this is not a done deal. Towards the end of last year, the EFF made it clear that it wants the amendment to provide for the nationalisation of all land, while the ANC said:"Hell, no." .

 

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gerbjan At least the chairs are bolted to the floors in parliament.

gerbjan Parliament should not tolerate the childish disrespectful embarrassing crap.

gerbjan The presence of this justice,is the presence of order and peace.

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