IEC hands handover lists of MPs, MPLs to Chief Justice

The list was handed over by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) on Thursday following the announcement of the final election results on Sunday.

As part of the preparations for the first parliamentary sitting, the list will be handed over by Zondo to the Secretary of Parliament, Xolile George.

According to the Constitution, the first sitting must take place at a time and date determined by the Chief Justice, but not more than 14 days after the election results have been declared.

IEC Chairperson Mosotho Moepya described the occasion as a significant milestone for the commission.

"This momentous occasion signifies the culmination of a robust and transparent electoral process, a process that echoes the unified voice of our nation.

Chief Justice, our role as the Electoral Commission, as contemplated in the Constitution, is to ensure that South African voters exercise their rights to choose their leaders.

We have carried out these responsibilities without fear, favor, or prejudice. The lists that we present to you reflect the choices of South Africans" said Moepya.

He added, "Chief Justice, the list that the Electoral Commission is presenting to you comprises 174 women and 226 men.

This means that 43.5% of the elected representatives are women, and 56.5% are men.

They range from 20 to 79 in age. These representatives reflect the choices, hopes, and aspirations of millions of citizens who exercised their democratic rights".

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