While the ANC is to still fill the vacancy left by the resignation of corruption-accused Zizi Kodwa following an outcry, the MK Party is still sitting with five vacancies after Parliament said the party's lists of members submitted were not compliant with the law.
CAPE TOWN - The National Assembly is still sitting with a number of vacancies that have not been filled by the MK Party and the African National Congress .
While the ANC is to still fill the vacancy left by the resignation of corruption-accused Zizi Kodwa following an outcry, the MK Party is still sitting with five vacancies after Parliament said the party's lists of members submitted were not compliant with the law. Some of the MK Party members still to be sworn in include former Eskom CEO Brian Molefe and Gezani “Penny Penny” Kobane.that the members of Parliament to be sworn in also include former Transnet CEO Siyabonga Gama and former Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa chief Lucky Montana.
Xaso said the “administration of Parliament must ensure that all legal prescripts pertaining to the membership of the assembly are followed” - saying the MK Party has not been compliant. ANC caucus chief of staff Luthando Nogcinisa meanwhile, said Kodwa's vacancy hadn't been filled and they will be advised by the Office of Secretary General on the matter.
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