‘Assault on democracy’: MK party angry they were not part of Russia trip
With the exception of one Al Jama‑ah MP, the five‑member delegation is composed entirely of ANC MPs – a decision the MK Party says violates long‑standing parliamentary conventions requiring international delegations to reflect proportional representation.
The MK party has sharply criticised Parliament for excluding the official opposition from the parliamentary delegation currently on an official working to the Russian Federation, calling the move unconstitutional, undemocratic, and damaging to South Africa’s international credibility.
He stressed that the Official Opposition carries a constitutional mandate to represent millions of South Africans and provide oversight on international engagements.
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