insert_link South Africa S.A. Parliament Receives MK Party’s Notice on Removal of Public Representatives S.A parliament has confirmed it has received correspondence from the MK Party advising the Speaker of the National Assembly of its decision to remove several of its public representatives from the National Assembly. Parliament’s spokesperson, Moloto Mothapo says according to the Constitution, a person loses membership of the National Assembly if they cease to be a member of the party that nominated them to the Assembly: todayAugust 9, 2024 17
insert_link South Africa Tonight’s opening of South Africa’s Parliament will take place in the Cape Town City Hall Tonight’s opening of South Africa's Parliament will take place in the Cape Town City Hall. The venue had been used regularly since the devastating fire in the parliamentary complex in January 2022, although the swearing-in of Members of Parliament and cabinet members took place in the bigger Cape Town International Convention Centre. National Assembly speaker Thoko Didiza says City Hall had been selected as part of cost-containing measures. President Cyril […] todayJuly 18, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa South Africa the Secretary to Parliament says the inauguration of the president is expected to take place next Wednesday In South Africa the Secretary to Parliament Xolile George says the inauguration of the president is expected to take place on Wednesday, within five days of the election. Several parties, including MK, EFF, ActionSA, DA, and UDM, have made changes to their National Assembly lists. Despite MK Party members' likely absence from the first sitting, the quorum will be met with one-third of the 400 members. George says missing members […] todayJune 14, 2024 59
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 11
