Johnathan Paoli
THE Secretary to Parliament, Xolile George has announced that preparations ahead of the first sitting are proceeding smoothly, and despite challenges and an increased budget, the country’s two legislative bodies were ready for the swearing-in of members and the appointment of the executive, he said.
George, joined by the Secretary to the National Assembly, Masibulele Xaso, held a media briefing on Thursday outlining the preparations to host the first sittings of the two Houses of Parliament, the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces, scheduled for 14 and 15 June, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC).
George said over the past months, the administration of Parliament has undertaken extensive preparatory work to ensure a seamless transition.
“This has been a pivotal moment for us as a nation, involving a delicate constitutional process that has not been without its challenges,” he said.
The secretary said Chief
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