The country's 400 new Members of Parliament have been sworn in by Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng. The Chief Justice presided over the swearing in ceremony of the members representing 13 political parties, who won seats in the May 7 General Elections. In batches of 10, the new MPs made an oath and affirmed faithfulness to the Republic and obedience to the Constitution. The first group included President Jacob Zuma, Cyril Ramaphosa, Malusi Gigaba, Naledi Pandor, Jeff Radebe, Fikile … [Read more...] about New MPs sworn in – some in overalls and maid’s outfits
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List of National and Eastern Cape Designated Members of Parliament
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has officially handed over the list of designated Members of Parliament (MPs) to Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng and the Secretary of Parliament. Chairperson of the IEC, Advocate Pansy Tlakula, presented the list at a ceremony at the Constitutional Court on Friday. The handover of the list paves the way for the swearing in of MPs and the election of the President next Wednesday. According to the Constitution, the Chief Justice convenes the first … [Read more...] about List of National and Eastern Cape Designated Members of Parliament
