ANC being chased by 'progressive caucus' while DA's Helen Zille says negotiations ran until 2am without a solid agreement
ANC being hounded by 'progressive caucus' while DA's Helen Zille says negotiations ran until 2am without a solid agreementThe political wrangling behind the scenes is over and the nation will only have a few more hours to wait before knowing the identity of National Assembly’ leaders.
The first sitting of the National Assembly and provincial legislatures will take place this Friday at 10am and will feature the swearing-in of parliamentary members and the election of the Speaker, Deputy Speaker and President.First sittings vary in length and with this year’s unprecedented composition of parties, it is likely to be an all-day affair.
A moment of reflection will follow the national anthem before Zondo announces the presiding powers granted to him by the EFF deputy president Floyd Shivambu said the party will field its own candidate for president and speaker if it cannot form a coalition by Friday.
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