A WAR of words erupted yesterday between DA provincial leader Athol Trollip and premier Phumulo Masualle in the Bhisho legislature following a ruling by speaker Noxolo Kiviet.
Kiviet ruled that Trollip's questions to Masualle on spending for Nelson Mandela’s funeral and memorials should be resubmitted for the next question session where they could be answered.
She then lambasted Trollip for going to the media to voice his disappointment on his questions not being answered or edited.
“I note with great disappointment that you (Trollip) use the media in a matter that I still had not made a ruling on,” Kiviet said to the applause of ANC MPLs.
She then reminded all MPLs on their roles and responsibilities as leaders in the legislature.
Kiviet also ruled that Trollip’s actions in making statements to the media be investigated by the legislature’s ethics committee.
Last week, the DA accused the legislature of blocking questions by the party about funding for the funeral of Mandela.
Trollip takes on premier Masualle about Mandela’s funeral spending
Kiviet ruled that Trollip's questions to Masualle on spending for Nelson Mandela’s funeral and memorials should be resubmitted for the next question session where they could be answered.
She then lambasted Trollip for going to the media to voice his disappointment on his questions not being answered or edited.
“I note with great disappointment that you (Trollip) use the media in a matter that I still had not made a ruling on,” Kiviet said to the applause of ANC MPLs.
She then reminded all MPLs on their roles and responsibilities as leaders in the legislature.
Kiviet also ruled that Trollip’s actions in making statements to the media be investigated by the legislature’s ethics committee.
Last week, the DA accused the legislature of blocking questions by the party about funding for the funeral of Mandela.
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