Zuko Komisa

The inauguration of the President-elect will take place in Pretoria on Wednesday of next week, according to a statement made by Secretary to Parliament Xolile George.
In a Thursday media briefing, George went over the extensive groundwork done by parliament, emphasizing that in order to get the elected MPs’ details into the parliamentary system, the administration has been interacting with them and their parties.
He said Parliament has been interacting with the elected Members and their respective parties to enter their details into the parliamentary system since it received the list of candidates from Chief Justice Raymond Zondo.
“Once elected, the newly appointed Speaker will take over the proceedings and preside over the election of the Deputy Speaker. These elections are crucial for the proper constitution of the National Assembly, as they ensure the leadership structure is in place to guide the House’s functions and duties.
“With the Speaker and Deputy Speaker elected, the National Assembly will then be constitutionally competent to proceed with its first major task – the election of the man or woman from amongst the Members of the Assembly, to be inaugurated as the President of the Republic.
“This is a crucial process, as it sets the stage for the formation of the new administration that will govern the country. Once elected, the person ceases to be a Member of Parliament,”
Secretary to Parliament Xolile George
Media Briefing on Readiness for First Sittings, 13 June 2024 https://t.co/qHBXdN5fE8
— Parliament of RSA (@ParliamentofRSA) June 13, 2024
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