CAPE TOWN – The DA will bring a motion on Thursday to have Parliament dissolved.

At a media briefing on Wednesday, the opposition party also called for an early election, following Tuesday’s failed motion of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma. 

DA leader Mmusi Maimane said although the motion was defeated, the fact that about 30 ANC MPs voted with the opposition showed the country has lost confidence in the ruling party. 

Opposition parties are coming together to fight the evil of corruption in the ANC. #ZumaVote #EarlyElection

— Democratic Alliance (@Our_DA) August 9, 2017

“Jacob Zuma survived another (motion of no confidence) protected by the party that elected him twice and shielded him from accountability,” said Maimane. 

“Voters should have the chance to express their opinion about the conduct of the ANC in defending Zuma” through an early election. 

We will table the motion to dissolve Parliament tomorrow & will ensure it is debated & voted on ASAP! #EarlyElection

— Democratic Alliance (@Our_DA) August 9, 2017

“Jacob Zuma has brought South Africa and his own party to its knees,” Maimane said.

“Parliament requires a fresh mandate and that mandate ought to be given by the voters through the ballot box.”

It’s time for South Africa to have a government that actually cares, & delivers. Enough with corruption & looting. #EarlyElection pic.twitter.com/cagoi7A1j2

— Democratic Alliance (@Our_DA) August 9, 2017

Opposition parties will also ask the Constitutional Court in September to take action against parliamentary Speaker Baleka Mbete for not disciplining Zuma following the ruling that he broke his oath of office in the Nkandla matter.

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