MK Party indicated that the impeached former judge, John Hlophe, will be its leader in Parliament.
They had informed parliament that they would not be available to be sworn in with other elected members just over a week ago.The MK party missed the group swearing-in ceremony that Parliament had on June 14 and 15.
In the run-up to the elections, one of the party leaders and founders, President Jacob Zuma, had indicated that they would change the Constitution if elected into power. In the African National Congress benches, corruption accused Zizi Kodwa, will reportedly be sworn in as well.As the country awaits the announcement of Cabinet by President Cyril Ramaphosa, Parliament says its presiding officers will consult Ramaphosa on the date of the opening of Parliament.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
MK Party loses bid to halt National Assembly first sitting on Friday - SABC NewsThe apex court has found that the decision does not invoke the exclusive jurisdiction as desired by the MK party.
Read more »
Malema, McKenzie sworn in as MPs in the National Assembly - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports,The swearing-in of MPs for the seventh-democratic Parliament has started.
Read more »
400 politicians to be sworn in as National Assembly members - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports,Four hundred politicians will be sworn in as Members of the National Assembly within a week.
Read more »
MK party members ready to be sworn in as MPLs, snub National AssemblyThe uMkhonto WeSizwe party (MK) has done a u-turn and announced its members will attend provincial legislatures
Read more »
National Assembly’s first sitting to go ahead as planned - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports,The first sitting of the National Assembly (NA) will go ahead as scheduled tomorrow.
Read more »
MK files urgent papers to halt National Assembly’s first sitting - SABC NewsThe uMkhonto weSizwe Party files urgent papers seeking to interdict NA’s first sitting
Read more »