MPUMALANGA PREMIER-ELECT TO BE SWORN IN AFTER FIRST SITTING OF THE PROVINCIAL LEGISLATURE TODAY FRIDAY, 14 JUNE 2024

14 June 2024

The Premier-Elect for the Mpumalanga Provincial Government will be sworn in shortly after the first sitting of the Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature, in accordance with the Constitution. Section 129 of the Constitution states that the Premier-Elect must assume office within five days of being elected by swearing or affirming faithfulness to the Republic and obedience to the Constitution.

The first sitting of the legislature is expected to ensure the swearing in of new members of the provincial legislature as well as the election of, amongst others, the Premier.

In consideration of other demanding processes with regards to the formation of the seventh administration, the swearing in of the Mpumalanga Premier-Elect is thus scheduled to take place shortly after the first sitting of the provincial legislature. The Judge President of the Mpumalanga Division of the High court, Justice Segopotje Mphahlele will administer the procedure.

The taking of an oath by the Premier-Elect is therefore planned as follows;

The details of the event are as follows:

Date: Friday, 14 June 2024
Venue: EXCO Boardroom, Makhonjwa Building, Riverside Government Complex, City of Mbombela Local Municipality
Time: 14:00

Members of the media are invited. For confirmations, kindly contact Ms. Phumla Mokoena (Office of the Premier) on 013 766 2249/060 998 8781 or mokoenapi@mpg.gov.za.

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Issued by the Mpumalanga Provincial Government

Enquiries:
Provincial Government’s Spokesperson: George Mthethwa
Tel: (013) 766 2242
Mobile: 083 302 2774
E-mail: gpmthethwa@mpg.gov.za