NEW LEADERS IN PARLIAMENT

20 May 2014

The Parliamentary Caucus of the African National Congress wishes to make the following announcements regarding the new leadership that will lead the institution and Caucus during the 5th term of Parliament. The decision regarding the new leadership was communicated by ANC Secretary General, Cde Gwede Mantashe, on behalf of the National Executive Committee during today's first meeting of the Parliamentary Caucus.

1. Speaker: Baleka Mbete

2. Deputy Speaker: Lechesa Tsenoli

3. Chief Whip: Stone Sizani 

4. Deputy Chief Whip: Doris Dlakude

Both comrades Baleka Mbete and Lechesa Tsenoli will be officially nominated for election to these positions by the National Assembly on Wednesday when the 5th Parliament convenes for the first time.

All these leaders bring to their respective Parliamentary positions huge political experience and institutional expertise, which we are confident will enrich the work of this institution. The Parliamentary Caucus wishes them well in their responsibilities.

Further announcement regarding new leaders in both Caucus and Parliament will be made in due course.

Statement issued by the ANC Parliamentary Caucus, May 20 2014

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