MK Party members take their seats in National Assembly

MK Party members take their seats in National Assembly

Fifty-eight members of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party have officially taken their seats in the National Assembly. 

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Their swearing-in ceremony was presided over by Western Cape Acting Judge President Justice Patricia Goliath on Tuesday. 

 

After the ceremony, National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza shared a few words.

 

"Honourable members, I welcome you to the National Assembly. You are now fully-fledged members of the National Assembly and this concludes the sitting of today."


READ: MKP members to be sworn in as MPs on Tuesday

 

The MK party had boycotted the first sitting of the 7th Parliament two weeks ago, over their claims that the elections were rigged.

 

MK party members who have been sworn in include former public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane's husband, David Skhosana, Black First Land First (BLF) leader and founder, Andile Mngxitama and impeached former Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe, who is expected to lead the party in Parliament.


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