The Democratic Alliance has proposed the motion and has criticised Mbete's abilities as a Nation Assembly speaker.
We condemn the Speaker for remaining the Chairperson of the ANC while serving as Speaker of this House. - @MmusiMaimane #BalekaMustGo
— Democratic Alliance (@DA_News) September 16, 2014
Mbete has addressed a group of ANC supporters outside of Parliament before the sitting which set to begin at 14:00.
Baleka Mbete speaking in isiXhosa to ANC supporters who've gathered to support her at Parliament @eNCAnews pic.twitter.com/eU2uKrcFOi
— Lester Kiewit (@lesterkk) September 16, 2014
Mbete leads supporters in "You strike a woman you strike a rock" @eNCAnews
— Lester Kiewit (@lesterkk) September 16, 2014
Doors now open to the visitors centre. People slowly entering Parliament precinct. The NA gallery won't be big enough. Overflow rooms?
— Lester Kiewit (@lesterkk) September 16, 2014