Northern Cape Member of Parliament Legislature Hon. Donovan de Huis has been elected Chairperson of Chairs of the Provincial Legislature on Tuesday, September 01.
The election was presided over by the newly elected Speaker, Hon. Fufe Makatong, MPL.
The election of the Speaker was earlier presided over by Judge President Lazarus Pule Tlaletsi of the Northern Cape Division of the High Court.
Makatong, former Roads and Public Works MEC takes over the position from Newrene Klaaste, who has since been appointed MEC for Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform.
The provencial government says the elections mark a significant moment for the seventh Provincial Legislature as it begins a new chapter of leadership and parliamentary business.
The new leadership is expected to guide the Legislature in fulfilling its oversight, legislative and public representation responsibilities.