insert_link South Africa RISE Mzansi Applauds S. Chief Justice’s Announcement on National Assembly Sitting In South Africa, RISE Mzansi has welcomed Chief Justice Raymond Zondo’s announcement that the first sitting of the National Assembly will be held on Friday. During the sitting, Zondo will preside over the election of the president, National Assembly speaker, and deputy speaker. Parliament must be constituted within 14 days of the declaration of the election results. RISE Mzansi’s national spokesperson, Gugu Ndima, says the election of the three individuals […] todayJune 11, 2024 17
insert_link South Africa SA Chief Justice to Oversee Election of President and Speaker S.A's Chief Justice, Raymond Zondo, announced that the president and speaker of the National Assembly will be elected on Friday. He will oversee the first sitting of the National Assembly, where members will be sworn in and elect a speaker. According to the Constitution, a president must be elected within 14 days of election results being declared. The swearing-in of National Council of Provinces members will occur the following day. todayJune 11, 2024 13