Former Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is facing competition in the election of a Speaker in Parliament after the DA confirmed it would nominate Annalie Lotriet as a candidate.
The ANC is set to use its majority in parliament to push through its nominated candidate for the position of National Assembly speaker despite her being roundly rejected by opposition parties.
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