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South Africa's Parliament Elects President Today: What You Need to Know

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Exciting updates from the first sitting of the 7th Parliament in South Africa! Chief Justice Raymond Zondo presiding over the election of the next President.

South Africa's Parliament is abuzz today as the National Assembly meets to elect a Speaker and crucially the next President. For the first time in 30 years, South African lawmakers are faced with the significant task of choosing a president, with the outcome of this vote not being a mere formality. Chief Justice Raymond Zondo is at the helm, urging new Members of Parliament to reflect on past mistakes and enhance democracy.

The first sitting of the 7th Parliament of South Africa is truly historical, with today marking the election of the President as a prominent agenda item. Major political parties are deep in negotiations as they work out final details for this crucial decision. The nation eagerly awaits to see who will take the helm as the new leader.

As the day unfolds, the Democratic Alliance is set to play a significant role in the coalition government discussions. Helen Zille, the chairwoman of the party, is expected to lead key deliberations. The live coverage of the event is intensifying, with all eyes on the outcome of this pivotal political event.

Lawmakers are meeting amidst uncertainty as they are likely to re-elect President Cyril Ramaphosa, paving the way for an unprecedented coalition government. The political landscape in South Africa is set for a transformation with the formation of this unique government structure. Excitement and anticipation run high as the country witnesses this historic moment.

Interesting Fact: This election marks the first time in three decades that South African lawmakers have directly elected a president, breaking away from the usual formalities.

Exciting Fact: The coalition government being formed after the election of President Cyril Ramaphosa signifies a new era of political collaboration and unity in South Africa.

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LIVESTREAM | First sitting of the 7th Parliament (eNCA)

JOHANNESBURG - The National Assembly convenes on Friday to elect a Speaker and crucially our next President. Chief Justice Raymond Zondo will preside over ...

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South Africa's Parliament is choosing a president in a vote with ... (The Associated Press)

For the first time in 30 years, South African lawmakers will elect a president on Friday with the outcome not a mere formality.

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New Members of Parliament sworn in (South African Government News Agency)

Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has urged newly sworn-in Members of Parliament to reflect on past mistakes and commit to improving democracy in South Africa.

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Where you can watch the first sitting of Parliament today - Hypertext (htxt.africa)

The first sitting of the 7th Parliament of South Africa will take place today 14th June 2024. It will see the election of the President of South Africa, ...

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South African President to be elected today (The Herald)

CAPE TOWN, South Africa – South Africa's Parliament is due to elect a President today and major political parties are still working out the last details of ...

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LIVE | South Africa's coalition countdown – The Mail & Guardian (Mail and Guardian)

The Democratic Alliance will take up seats in terms of a broad agreement on a coalition government inked on Friday, Helen Zille, the chairwoman of the party's ...

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LIVE — Ramaphosa to be President, DA's Annelie Lotriet to be ... (Daily Maverick)

Live coverage of the inaugural sitting of the National Assembly after the 2024 general elections, as well as the provincial legislatures of eight provinces.

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South Africa's Parliament choosing president amidst uncertainty (Aljazeera.com)

Lawmakers meeting on Friday are expected to re-elect President Cyril Ramaphosa to form an unprecedented coalition government after his ruling African National ...

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South Africa parliament convenes as talks on who will govern go ... (Reuters)

South Africa's newly elected parliament convened on Friday to choose the country's next president with the public still in the dark about which parties will ...

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa set for reelection after ... (The Washington Post)

The leader of South Africa's second biggest party says it will back Cyril Ramaphosa for president, almost guaranteeing he will be reelected for a second ...

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COALITION NATION | Zondo heralds 'important milestone' of ... (News24)

The swearing-in of 400 members of the seventh Parliament presents South Africa with an opportunity to reflect on the past 30 years of democracy, ...

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South African Pres. Ramaphosa seems set for reelection (ABC News)

The leader of South Africa's second biggest party says it will back Cyril Ramaphosa for president, almost guaranteeing he will be reelected for a second ...

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Rules for first sitting of National Assembly (SowetanLIVE)

Chief justice Raymond Zondo is officiating today's first sitting of the National Assembly where key parliamentary and provincial officials, including the ...

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South African parliament to elect president after government of ... (BBC News)

The ANC has been scrambling to get opposition parties to back Cyril Ramaphosa after losing its majority.

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Isolated protests as South Africa parliament holds first sitting ... (Africanews English)

A group of political parties including South Africa former president Jacob Zuma's uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK), The African Restoration Alliance (ARA), ...

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What to expect from today's first sitting of the National Assembly (Independent Online)

Parliamentary secretary, Xolile George, said this first sitting is important as it will oversee the election of the new presiding officers of Parliament and the ...

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National Assembly Elects Cyril Ramaphosa as President-Elect ... (Parliament of South Africa)

Parliament, Friday, 14 June 2024 – The National Assembly (NA) has, during its first sitting of the 7th Parliament today, elected Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa as the ...

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LIVE BLOG | Steenhuisen touts 'multiparty national government' as ... (TimesLIVE)

As part of the deal, Cyril Ramaphosa would be elected as president, Didiza speaker and the DA's Annelie Lotriet as deputy speaker. The house was scheduled to ...

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