Scores of lawmakers from Lai's Democratic Progressive Party had occupied the podium of the parliament's main chamber since Thursday night and barricaded themselves inside - piling up chairs to block entrances.
The DPP parliamentarians were attempting to stop three legal amendments proposed by the opposition bloc, which would make it more difficult for voters to oust elected officials who they see as unfit.
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Water sport needs more attention, minister
Officials do nothing to generate funds for Aquatics, writes Carl van Loggerenberg.
Just slow down, late is better
I love the notion of travelling home for Christmas: I love the anticipation, the warm welcome, everything and everyone a-sparkle and filled with good intentions.
No time for MK to enjoy honeymoon
It is not good enough for supporters to chant and sing \"Baba\" to the MK party's leader. People are mortals who don't live forever. Blacks are frazzled after 30 years of wandering in the wilderness left by the liberation-era political party, the ANC. The destination is still far away.
Botes leaves lasting legacy
If soap operas are your thing, you'll agree how certain characters of your favourite show worm their way into your living rooms, whether they are a villain or a hero.
Futile attempt to save Sapo
Whenever you walk into the post office to renew your vehicle licence and they say they don't have paper or the machines are down; obviously that's because the post office isn't empowered to do enough.
No winners with minimum wage
It's a sad indictment on our society when a proposed 92 cents per hour increase in minimum wage dishes up mostly negative reactions.
Panama Canal tolls slammed
Incoming US President Donald Trump on Saturday slammed what he called unfair fees for US ships passing through the Panama Canal and threatened to demand control of the waterway be returned to Washington.
China slates US aid to Taiwan
China said yesterday it \"firmly opposed\" US President Joe Biden's approval of $571.3 million (about R10 billion) in defence assistance for Taiwan.
India child marriage crackdown
A crackdown on illegal child marriages in India's northeast has resulted in nearly 5,000 arrests, after 416 people were detained in the latest police sweep, a minister said yesterday.
German Xmas market attack
MAYHEM: DEATH TOLL RISES WITH OVER 200 INJURED
