No confidence debate: Top 10 quotes
It comes as no surprise that most of the golden quotes from the debate on the motion of no confidence came from the red benches.
EFF leader Julius Malema is known for his witty comebacks in Parliament - many of which have landed him in hot water.
Today was no different.
Malema was called on to withdraw several of his comments - comments which had Twitter in stitches.
We are not here today to remove a democratically-elected ANC. We are here to remove Duduzane's father, because Duduzane's father is the most corrupt individual in this country.
I want to take this opportunity to thank the incoming acting president, Baleka Mbete, for having been courageous enough to take a decision allowing a secret ballot.
Next time you must bring breathalysers here. How can a normal sober person say such things?
Tsenoli quickly asked Malema to withdraw.
Here's how it all unfolded.
This was followed by yet another request for Malema to withdraw his comments, to which he cleverly responded:
I withdraw. I want to vote a crook out.
Malema had some of the House and Twitter in stitches.
Julius Malema : How can a Normal sober person say that???????
— Abuti Thabang ?? (@Mashiane_tee) August 8, 2017
#ZumaVote
Julius Malema withdrawing his "criminal" statement and replacing it with "crook" is the best part of the entire debate #NoConfidence
— Maxine Volker (@maxinevolker) August 8, 2017
Julius Malema has no filter??truth is his lit'ness makes Parliament more interesting #NoConfidenceVote pic.twitter.com/uyXyrz87CX
— wanderer ?? (@Sneh_DBN) August 8, 2017
IFP leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi also made very pertinent points during the debate.
This is not a DA initiative. Look outside. Look at the people lining the streets of Cape Town and Pretoria and marching in the cities across our nation. These are ordinary South Africans from all political persuasions, including the ANC.
Agang MP Andries Tlouamma also knows how to entertain.
With his countless scandals, he (Zuma) can win awards in prison.
Tlouamma even threw in a AC/DC reference.
Our country has been surrendered to asset strippers. If president Zuma survives this motion, we are truly on a highway to hell.
DA leader Mmusi Maimane had the usual rhetoric.
There is a chill running down this parliament. It is seeking a spine.
I am not here to call for a regime change. I am here to call for the removal of a president who has violated the Constitution.
Lastly - the ANC who essentially had the final say as the majority.
Arts and culture minister Nathi Mthethwa had much to say about regime change through a Coup d'état.
Because what they aim for is a Coup d'état to overthrow the legitimate government through this destabilisation.