Cape Town – The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, despite initially boycotting Parliament’s first sitting due to alleged election irregularities, will have its 58 elected members sworn in on Tuesday.
This makes MK the third-largest party in Parliament following the recent elections.
Chief Justice Raymond Zondo will oversee the swearing-in ceremony, marking the official start of MK’s parliamentary duties.
Parliament announced in a statement on Saturday that MK Party members will take their oath of office on Tuesday, June 25, in the Goodhope Chamber of Parliament.
“Parliament confirms that the oath of office will be administered to the 58 elected Members of the MK Party who were not available to be sworn in during the first sitting of the National Assembly on 14 June.
SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR MK PARTY MEMBERS
Parliament confirms that the oath of office will be administered to the 58 elected Members of the MK Party who were not available to be sworn in during the first sitting of the National Assembly on 14 June. The Constitution mandates…
— Parliament of RSA (@ParliamentofRSA) June 22, 2024
“The Constitution mandates that before Members of the National Assembly begin to perform their functions in the Assembly, they must swear or affirm faithfulness to the Republic and obedience to the Constitution.”
The statement said that the Speaker of Parliament will administer the oath to those members nominated after the first sitting.
“In accordance with the provisions of the Act, political parties may supplement or fill any vacancies that may occur on their candidates’ lists prior to the first swearing-in after elections.
“This ensures that all designated seats are filled and that parties are fully represented. Parliament has received an indication from the MK Party regarding the supplementation of their candidates list with a total of 21 Members,” Parliament said.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
