The swearing of Members of Parliament (MPs) is currently underway in Parliament in Cape Town.
Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng is presiding over the swearing-in after calling the first sitting of the National Assembly’s, sixth Parliament.
Members who have been already sworn in include, Cyril Ramaphosa, Nkosazana Dlamini -Zuma, Julius Malema and Mmusi Maimane.
[MUST WATCH]: CIC @Julius_S_Malema leading the VOSHO brigade #EFFinParliament pic.twitter.com/M0duKFxI3S
— Economic Freedom Fighters (@EFFSouthAfrica) May 22, 2019
The first group of EFF MPs led by Julius Malema has been sworn-in.
Juju and Ma Khawula vosho’d their way to the oath.#Parliament pic.twitter.com/dwnjJvoMod— Scapegoat (@AndiMakinana) May 22, 2019
The swearing in of Deputy President David Mabuza has been postponed. Mabuza requested that his swearing in be postponed following a report by the ANC’s Integrity Commission which accused him of bringing the organisation into disrepute.
Breaking: Deputy president of the ANc David Mabuza will not be sworn in as an MP today. pic.twitter.com/0m4lA0Pp6S
— Qaanitah|Mzekezeke|Hunter (@QaanitahHunter) May 22, 2019
Cde Nomvula Mokonyane not going to parliament due to family responsibilities as she still in mourning.
ANC STATEMENT ON THE WITHDRAWAL AND RE-ASSIGNMENT OF CDE NOMVULA MOKONYANE #6thParliament pic.twitter.com/dP1SkUMlpE
— African National Congress (@MYANC) May 22, 2019
Later today, the Chief Justice is expected to preside over the nomination and election of the president by Members of Parliament.
If members nominate more than one candidate for the position of president, an election process by way of secret ballot will take place.
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