Expulsion of DA member: DA stands behind David Maynier

The Democratic Alliance (DA) stands fully behind Shadow Defence Minister David Maynier MP, and the comments that he made in Parliament today, regarding Defence Minister Lindiwe Sisulu's handling of the National Defence Force Service Commission report.

Mr. Maynier's expulsion from Parliament, by Speaker Max Sisulu, is unacceptable. It is Minister Lindiwe Sisulu's behaviour that is unparliamentary, and warrants rebuke.

Minister Sisulu has repeatedly been uncooperative with Parliament, contravening her constitutional duties to uphold the principles of accountability and transparency. It is only fair and right that such conduct is brought to Parliament's, and by extension, the South African public's attention.

Mr. Maynier and the rest of the DA's caucus shall continue to hold the executive to account, as is required by our constitution and our democratic dispensation, in the face of all opposition, no matter what the source.

Statement issued by Ian Davidson MP, Democratic Alliance Chief Whip, November 11 2010

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