The swearing-in ceremony of 400 members from 14 political parties who won parliamentary seats in the South African Parliament , was presided over by Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng.

The South African House of Parliament before now was know for its its usual loud debates, accusations, and counter-accusations.
The swearing-in ceremony brought about a different attitude among the parliament members. There was therefore jubilations as those who won parliamentary seats at the May General Election took their oath to serve in the Sixth Democratic Parliament.
After the swearing in of the new members, the Chief Justice presided over the election of the Speaker of the House and the election of the President by calling for nominations for the position from amongst the MPs.

The vocal EFF leader, Julius Malema performed a dance on the floor of the house ahead of his swearing-in in Parliament, this brought a sense of humor to the House.

The most amazing part of the celebration was the swearing-in of the youngest member of Parliament ever in South Africa’s history.

Itumeleng Ntsube from Botshabelo in the Free State and a member of ANC has been accredited at Parliament at the age of 20.

After attending orientation in Cape Town on 21 May,20-year-old was sworn in along with other Members of Parliament.

Ntsube who is a student pursuing a degree in Education in Bloemfontein South Africa was recently matriculated in 2018.

Ntsube informed the media and concerned South Africans before his swearing-in, that he would move to a university in Cape Town to continue with his studies while he undertakes his new role as Member of Parliament.

Ntsube further said, “I’m 20 years old. I serve as the provincial chairperson of the Congress of South African Students in the Free State. On 21 May, we came to Parliament to be acclimatized with all the process; namely of what’s expected of us.”