The Seventh Parliament will mark the first time South Africa's President is elected by a house not sitting in its traditional chamber
The Seventh Parliament will mark the first time South Africa's President is confirmed by a House not sitting in its traditional chamberBarring any last-minute drama, the first steps toward South Africa’s seventh administration will be taken on Friday, June 14.
Members will approach the Chief Justice in groups of 10, each reciting the oath aloud until all 400 members have taken the oath.and the MK Party are citing Section 46 of the Constitution, which states parliament must constitute at least 350 members.Breakdown of representation by age as per the list of designated Members of Parliament presented to the Secretary to Parliament today
After two or more members from the newly sworn-in body are seconded and the nomination forms are complete, a secret ballot vote will be held. An MP must be elected with a majority share of votes. In the event of there being three candidates and neither obtains 50%, the MP with the least votes is eliminated and the MPs vote again.If two candidates are tied after at least one elimination has occurred, the sitting adjourns and must reconvene within seven days.
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