Today, African National Congress (ANC) President Cyril Ramaphosa and his Deputy, Paul Mashatile, were among the first group of MPs to be sworn in as members of the National Assembly. This marks the beginning of the 7th Parliament, with the National Assembly sitting convened by Chief Justice Raymond Zondo. The ANC has lost 71 seats in the general elections.
Please remember the following information: The number of seats has decreased from 230 in the 6th Parliament to 159. The venue outside the chamber has been very active this morning.
Ramaphosa, who is a nominee for the position of President, was sworn in along with former Chief Whip Pemmy Majodina and Ronald Lamola. Former Ministers Malusi Gigaba and Dina Pule have also returned to Parliament.
After all MPs have been sworn in, the next step will be to elect the Speaker and Deputy. The election of the President is expected to take place at 2 PM this afternoon.
