In its performance as a Parliament of the people, this institution is an absolute disgrace. It is being run by an ANC Chief Whip who has done his level best to undermine the democratic authority of this institution in order to promote his own failing political career.
Under this ANC Chief Whip we have had our constitutional right to initiate a debate of no confidence in the President belittled and undermined, whilst this same Chief Whip went and spent R2,1 million of taxpayers' money - he misappropriated it - on an illegitimately organised event to promote President Zuma for re-election! [Interjections.]
In 60 days this House has debated only 5 issues which were initiated by members as being of topical importance. A mere 0,08% - for those who don't understand that, it is less than 1% - of the time in this House has been spent allowing members to talk on the issues of the day. This is absolutely unacceptable! This is exactly why this Parliament is failing to be a Parliament of the people. [Interjections.]