MPs to be sworn in this week
It’s going to be a busy week in SA as the new government will be put in place.
The establishment of the 6th Parliament of Republic of south Africa will be in full swing this week. While the inauguration of President Cyril Ramaphosa is scheduled to take place this coming weekend, new members of the National Assembly and Delegates of the National Council of Provinces will start making their way to Parliament from tomorrow.
How well do you know the #SA National Symbols? Our Coat of Arms, or state emblem, is the highest visual symbol of the State. The Coat of Arms is also a central part of the Great Seal, traditionally considered to be the highest emblem of the State. #SAInauguration19 pic.twitter.com/FWSmxcujfU
— South African Government (@GovernmentZA) May 19, 2019
Their swearing in is expected to commence on Wednesday and Thursday. On May 15 Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng handed over to Parliament a list400 designated National Assembly members who will make up the 6th Parliament.
On Wednesday 22 May, CJ Mogoeng will swear in designated members of the National Assembly. Once sworn in, Members of the #NA will elect the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the NA. This will then be followed by the election of the President of the Republic #6thParliamentLoading pic.twitter.com/imy1OShvPd
— Parliament of RSA (@ParliamentofRSA) May 18, 2019
The Chief Justice is also expected to preside over the swearing in of MPs on Wednesday where the Speaker and Deputy Speaker will also be elected. The election of the president by Members of Parliament will take place on Wednesday afternoon as well.
The increase of about 3% in National Assembly women representation to 45% expected to further improve our Parliament's world ranking. SA currently ranked 10 regarding women representation amongst world parliaments.
— Moloto Mothapo (@MolotoMothapo) May 15, 2019
