Tsipane was nominated by African National Congress (ANC) MP from the Northern Cape Kenneth Mmoiemang
Newly sworn in members of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) have elected outgoing Mpumalanga Premier Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane as Chairperson of the second house of parliament.
Tsipane was elected unopposed during the NCOP’s first sitting on Saturday.
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She was nominated by African National Congress (ANC) MP from the Northern Cape Kenneth Mmoiemang.
Watch Refilwe Mtsweni-Mtsweni elected as the new NCOP chairperson
[WATCH] ANC’s Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane is elected as the new NCOP chairperson. “I, therefore, declare Mrs Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane duly elected as the new NCOP chairperson.” #Newzroom405 pic.twitter.com/cyHCLKK7LM
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The proceedings were overseen by Chief Justice Raymond Zondo.
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