Sihle Zikalala elected KZN Premier
The ANC's Provincial Chairperson, Sihle Zikalala has been officially elected premier of Kwazulu-Natal in the KZN Legislature in Pietermaritzburg.
Zikalala earlier accepted the nomination which was confirmed by KZN Judge President Achmat Jappie.
In his acceptance speech, Zikalala thanked members of the House and President Cyril Ramaphosa for having confidence in him.
Zikalala says he will focus on delivering services speedily to citizens of the province.
Meanwhile, the swearing-in of MPs who'll serve in the sixth Parliament continues.
The ANC says Nomvula Mokonyane has asked that her name be withdrawn from the Parliamentary list.
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The party's NEC had nominated Mokonyane, the House Chairperson in Parliament.
She says she won't be able to fulfil her duties due to family responsibilities.
Deputy President David Mabuza also earlier asked that his swearing-in as an MP be postponed.
He wants to first address a report by the ANC's Integrity Commission in which he's accused of prejudicing the integrity of the party and bringing it into disrepute.
Party president Cyril Ramaphosa has applauded Mabuza - saying he's putting the interests of the ANC first.