Parliamentary administrations are diligently preparing to welcome the newly elected representatives of the National Assembly and Provincial Legislatures, according to Secretary of Parliament Xolile George.
The Electoral Commission of South Africa Chairperson, Mosotho Moepya, presented the lists to Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, who in turn passed them on to George.
“[Let] me take this opportunity, on behalf of our National Parliament, to extend gratitude, respect and congratulations to the people of South Africa who showed up in their numbers to exercise their Constitutional right to participate in our seventh democratic elections to determine their government and their national and provincial representatives,” George said.
He continued, explaining that Parliamentary Administrators have been hard at work preparing to welcome elected representatives, as well as establishing the next democratic Parliament and its nine Provincial Legislatures.
George outlined the “on boarding” processes that Parliament will undertake for the newly elected members of the National Assembly, the National Council of Provinces and the Provincial Legislatures.
“We have critically considered the parliamentary rules, mechanisms and processes to ensure that the work of Members of Parliament is facilitated and supported effectively,” he said.
“With the receipt of the official list of elected representatives I assure the Chief Justice and our nation that our work will continue in earnest to ensure seamless, efficient and effective foundational processes, so that the work of Members of both Houses of Parliament and the Provincial Legislatures can commence without delay,” added George.
During the handover ceremony, Moepya revealed that Parliament will be made up of 174 female members (43.5%) and 226 male members (56.5%).
Compiled by Warren Hawkins
