*Zuma
Recently, serious chaos, and eventually
a fight erupted in the South African National Assembly as an MP, Ms. Ngwanamakwetle
Mashabela of the Julius Melema-led Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), while
addressing the House, described South African President, Jacob Zuma, as a “thief”
and “criminal.” Asked by the House chairman, Cedrick Frolick, to withdraw the
statement, she refused and instead continued to repeat the same words. She insisted
on remaining on the podium and also completing her speech despite an order by Mr. Frolick
for her to stop and leave the podium. As several MPs sought to talk, and Ms. Mashabela
stood her ground, chaos was unleashed in the House. The eventual invitation of the police to
escort the defiant MP out of the Legislative chambers led to a scuffle which
badly degenerated, as punches were reportedly exchanged. See Video BELOW
