Chief Justice confirms first sitting of the National Assembly

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Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has confirmed the date of the first sitting of the National Assembly. Here's the latest.

Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has determined that that first sitting of the National Assembly will be on Friday, 14 June.

This is an oath or affirmation of faithfulness to the Republic and obedience to the Constitution which section 48 of the Constitution requires members of the National Assembly to take before they may perform their duties as members of the National Assembly. “Once the Speaker of the National Assembly has been elected, he or she will then preside over the election of the Deputy Speaker. After the Deputy Speaker has been elected, the Chief Justice will then take over again and preside over the election of the President,” the Office of the Justice said.

Mothapo said Parliament is legally bound to facilitate the first sitting of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces at a date and time determined by the Chief Justice, and no legal impediments are preventing this process.

 

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