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South Africa: More Women Make Up New National Assembly
BuaNews, 6 May 2009
Women's representation in the National Assembly has increased to 45 percent, putting South Africa third in the global women in Parliament rankings, behind Rwanda and Sweden. Read more »
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South Africa: New Parliament Convenes to Elect President
BuaNews, 5 May 2009
The ringing of bells at 10:05 tomorrow morning will signal the start of proceedings for the first sitting of the National Assembly when members will meet to, amongst others, elect… Read more »
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South Africa: COPE to Nominate Dandala As President-Elect
BuaNews, 6 May 2009
The newly formed Congress of the People (Cope) have confirmed that they will nominate Mvume Dandala as an alternate candidate for President of the Republic of South Africa at the… Read more »
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South Africa: Parliament Elects ANC Leader Zuma as President
Business Day, 6 May 2009
UPDATE: After parliamentarians were sworn in on Wednesday, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela proposed Jacob Zuma as President of South Africa. The opposition Congress of the People… Read more »
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South Africa: Zuma Takes the Oath
Argus, 6 May 2009
Jacob Zuma's name was the first to be called in the National Assembly on Wednesday to be sworn in as a member of Parliament. Read more »
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South Africa: Lekota Opts For Leading Role Outside Parliament
Business Day, 5 May 2009
The on-off possibility that Congress of the People (COPE) leader Mosiuoa Lekota will lead the fledgling party in the National Assembly was resolved last night when it was confirmed… Read more »