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AuthorHugh Corder

Hugh Corder is Professor of Public Law at the University of Cape Town.
South Africa’s controversial new Speaker of Parliament, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. Ruvan Boshoff/Xinhua via Getty Images

South Africa’s new Speaker of parliament has sparked controversy – for good reason

by Hugh Corder Aug 27, 2021Aug 27, 2021

Mapisa-Nqakula’s elevation to this significant constitutional office reflects extremely poorly on the party leadership. It contrasts starkly with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s oft-stated commitment to uncorrupt governance and to the values of the constitution.

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