South Africa: Chapter Closed On Mgidlana's Tenure As Top Parliamentary Official, but Other Business Remains Outstanding

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Parliament's two Houses have agreed to dismiss with immediate effect Gengezi Mgidlana as Secretary to Parliament after the recommendations of an independent disciplinary process that unfolded over two years. Thursday's formal parliamentary process has closed this saga.

The thing about parliamentary processes is that they may seem curious or odd and even pedantic. But both Houses of Parliament -- the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) -- had to formally adopt motions to dismiss Gengezi Mgidlana with immediate effect as Secretary to Parliament because almost five years ago, both Houses approved his appointment.

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