All systems go for first parliamentary sitting of 7th administration
There's less than 24 hours before the inaugural sitting of the new Parliament and the election of the President.
Parliament's Secretary, Xolile George, says its all systems go for Friday.
George briefed the media on Thursday afternoon on their readiness for the first sitting of the two houses of Parliament, the National Assembly and National Council of Provinces.
He said R58 million has been made available to accommodate the transition of the 7th administration.
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"The first order of proceedings will be the swearing in of members. Following the searing swearing in the chief justice will also preside over the election of the Speaker of the National Assembly.
"Once elected, the newly appointed speaker will take over the proceedings and preside over the election. The sitting will start at 10am and we envisage by 2pm the process for the nomination and elections for the President of the Republic will take place."
He said the swearing-in of the president-elect has been tentatively set down for the 19th of June.
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