Parliament has confirmed that Umkhonto WeSizwe (MK) party members will be sworn in as Members of Parliament (MPs) on Tuesday. The MK party secured 58 seats in the recent elections, making it the country’s third-largest party.
Despite this achievement, the MK party did not attend the first sitting of parliament on June 14, where other MPs were sworn in, due to protesting the election results.
The constitution mandates that before members of the national assembly begin to perform their functions, they must swear or affirm faithfulness to the country and obedience to the constitution.
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This swearing-in process will be presided over by Chief Justice Raymond Zondo or a judge designated by him, ensuring compliance with constitutional requirements.
According to parliamentary provisions, political parties can supplement or fill any vacancies that occur on their candidates’ lists prior to the first swearing-in after elections.
The MK party has indicated a supplementation of their candidates’ list with 21 members to ensure all designated seats are filled and the party is fully represented.
Among those to be sworn in is impeached Western Cape High Court Judge John Hlophe, who will serve as the chief whip. This detail was revealed in an internal MK party memo sent by the party’s secretary-general, Arthur Zwane.
The memo also addressed other critical issues, including the communication from parliament regarding the allocation of funds to the party’s representation.
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