IEC officially hands over lists of MPs and provincial legislatures to Chief Justice
The ceremony is being held at the Constitutional Court in Braamfontein on Thursday afternoon.
The Constitutional Court has yet to hand down any judgments in 2024. Picture: Ashraf Hendricks/GroundUp
JOHANNESBURG - The Electoral Commission of South Africa has officially handed over the lists of members of Parliament (MPs) and provincial legislatures to the Chief Justice.
The ceremony was held at the Constitutional Court in Braamfontein on Thursday afternoon.
Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has in turn handed over the National Assembly list to the Secretary to Parliament Xolile George, in preparation for the first sitting of the National Assembly.
George said preparations were well under way.
"Newly elected members will be inducted and oriented through a structured process designed to equip them with essential knowledge and skills required for their roles. This programme typically includes a briefing on parliamentary procedures, ethical guidelines, and legislative responsibilities in addition new MPs participated in training sessions forecast on effective communication law-making and constituency management."
The list of 174 women and 276 men - was presented just days after the official election results announcement which has seen the African National Congress drop to 40% nationally.