This afternoon, the National Assembly elected a new speaker, deputy speaker and president for the sixth Parliament, which sat for the first time today.
The United Democratic Movement’s Bantu Holomisa told what appeared to be an emotional Ramaphosa that “ikhela” – a reference to the late former president Nelson Mandela, with whom both men shared a close relationship – was looking down with pride on the moment. He also referred to Ramaphosa as “nobhala”, a reference to Ramaphosa’s time as secretary-general of the ANC.The EFF’s Julius Malema also pledged his support to Ramaphosa, but warned that it was not unconditional.
Thandi Modise was nominated by the ANC for the position of speaker and the DA nominated Thembekile Majola. After more than an hour of counting, Modise was elected with 250 votes as the speaker.“I want to take this opportunity to congratulate mbokodo yeMkhonto weSizwe Thandi Modise, a militant and uncompromising woman who led from the front when it was not fashionable to do so. Here the ANC has managed to deploy a trusted force of our people,” Malema said.
“You must always know that you might be coming from particular political party but sitting up there, you now preside over all of us. We are all your children. Treat us equally, we will return the favour. Once we feel targeted and neglected we shall show you the other side of us. If we all treat each other with respect you have nothing to worry about,” Malema said.
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