Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng swears in Members of the Sixth Parliament in the National Assembly, 22 May 2019. Photo: Leila Dougan/Daily Maverick
President Cyril Ramaphosa watches the proceedings in Parliament as Members of Parliament are sworn in by Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng in the National Assembly, 22 May 2019. Photo: Leila Dougan/Daily Maverick Other DA MPs took a moment to enjoy a selfie on the steps of the National Assembly in this sunny moment before the rough and tumble of Parliament officially begins. DA MP Geordin Hill-Lewis hoisted his toddler on to his shoulders for a snap.
In similarly high spirits was the new crop of EFF MPs, with the Fighters’ election growth bringing their numbers in the National Assembly to a record high of 44. Happy to pose for photographs on the National Assembly steps was the beaming new ANC chief whip Pemmy Majodina.
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