All eyes are on Chief Justice to announce first parliament sitting

All eyes are on the Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa, Raymond Zondo to announce the date of the first sitting of the National Assembly following the 2024 May poll results.

This comes after the IEC officially handed over the lists of members of Parliament and Provincial Legislatures to the Chief Justice who handed them over to the Secretary of Parliament, Xolile George.

The IEC’s handover of the lists of elected representatives paves the way for the swearing-in of members of provincial legislatures, members of the National Assembly and more importantly the election of a President who will preside over a government of unity in a changing political landscape.

The Chief Justice, however, has not yet committed to a date.

“Let me take this opportunity to also thank the IEC for being able to prepare this list so soon after the announcement of the results. I think that that is very important as I have said now that, that step has taken place then the announcement of the date for the first sitting of parliament will be the next step. That, as you know, will be announced by the Chief Justice and I think it is going to happen pretty soon. I am not going to say that it is going to be this afternoon. I am not going to say it is going to be tomorrow. But it is going to be pretty soon,” says Zondo.

Source: eNCA

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