EFF's Mente and ANC's Didiza get the nod for Speaker of the National Assembly

JOHANNESBURG -  Veronica Mente of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and the African National Congress' (ANC) Thoko Didiza have been nominated for the position of Speaker.

The nomination process follows the swearing-in of members of Parliament.

WATCH: Chief Justice Zondo swears-in first batch of MPs

Friday's sitting will also see the election of a deputy speaker and president.

Chief Justice Raymond Zondo is presiding over the proceedings.

This is a developing story. More details to follow.