Faizel Patel – 10/08/2021
Former Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is expected to be the next Speaker of the National Assembly.
This comes after President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed National Assembly speaker Thandi Modise as defence minister last week during a cabinet reshuffle
The African National Congress (ANC) caucus met on Tuesday morning and was briefed by ANC chairperson Gwede Mantashe.
Acting Caucus Spokesperson Nomfanelo Kota welcomed Mapisa-Nqakula nomination.
“As a former Chief Whip of the Majority Party in Parliament in 2001 as well as Deputy Chairperson of the ANC Political Committee as well as the Chairperson of the Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence, Former Minister Mapisa Nqakula brings a formidable wealth of experience to the new position with a solid track record as a legislator and policy maker spanning over a number of years.”
Deputy Speaker Lechesa Tsenoli had been in an acting capacity since Modise was promoted to Cabinet.
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