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The South African Parliament is to resume its activities with immediate effect following an announcement by the presiding officers of the two Houses.
The activities of the Houses were suspended last month in an attempt to curb the spread of COVID-19.
At a media briefing on Thursday April 16, the presiding officers- National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise and National Council of Provinces (NCOP) Chairperson, Amos Masondo said that despite the earlier suspension of Parliament’s activities, members continued to work in the communities they represent as their activities fall under the category of essential services
The Presiding Officers emphasised that during the ongoing national lockdown, “social distancing is expected to continue.”
The Parliament is to hold virtual meetings particularly on issues related to Covid-19 response measures.
Members have also pledged to donate one third of their monthly salaries for the next three months to fight the deadly virus.
South Africa remains the most hit country in Africa by the pandemic with 2 605 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 48 deaths, according to Health Minister Zweli Mkhize.
Olajumoke Adeleke
tThe South African Parliament is to resume its activities with immediate effect following an announcement by the presiding officers of the two Houses.
The activities of the Houses were suspended last month in an attempt to curb the spread of COVID-19.
At a media briefing on Thursday April 16, the presiding officers- National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise and National Council of Provinces (NCOP) Chairperson, Amos Masondo said that despite the earlier suspension of Parliament’s activities, members continued to work in the communities they represent as their activities fall under the category of essential services
The Presiding Officers emphasised that during the ongoing national lockdown, “social distancing is expected to continue.”
The Parliament is to hold virtual meetings particularly on issues related to Covid-19 response measures.
Members have also pledged to donate one third of their monthly salaries for the next three months to fight the deadly virus.
South Africa remains the most hit country in Africa by the pandemic with 2 605 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 48 deaths, according to Health Minister Zweli Mkhize.
By Olajumoke Adeleke
