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Ruling on EFF sanctions expected


The Western Cape High Court is expected to deliver judgment on Tuesday on the EFF's quest for an urgent interdict against sanctions implemented by Parliament against 20 of its M'Ps.

The matter came before the court on Friday, but was adjourned, after Judge Dennis Davis had heard arguments from Dumisa Ntsebeza, for the Economic Freedom Fighters, and Willie Duminy, for Parliament.

The EFF is seeking relief from the findings of a report by Parliament's powers and privileges committee, which resulted in 20 of its MP's being found guilty of contempt of Parliament.

It remains to be seen whether Davis will rule on some aspects, or refer the whole matter to the Constitutional Court.

The matter originated with the "pay back the money" incident in the National Assembly on August 21, when EFF MP's chanted and banged on their desks, disrupting President Jacob Zuma's replies to questions.