The end of floor-crossing?

Two things are on the agenda for the Bhisho Legislature this morning:

• Consideration of the view of the Eastern Cape Legislature on repealing the crossing-the-floor legislation at national, provincial and municipal level, and
• Consideration of a report from the Legislature’s Local Government and Traditional committee on the Consolidated Municipal Annual Performance 2005/06

All parties have agreed that crossing-the-floor legislation must go. In terms of Section 74 of the Constitution the Legislature must express its view on the proposed amendment to the Constitution.

The MEC for Local Government and Traditional Affairs must submit this consolidated report to the Legislature in terms of the Municipal Structures Act on an annual basis.

It is believed the report is anything but flattering and there could be some tough talk in the Good News Centre today.