Lobamba, 6 October, 2023
After the swearing in ceremony of Members of Parliament in the House of Assembly, the process continued to nominate the Speaker of the House and the Deputy of the 12th Parliament. Former Minister for Agriculture Hon. Jabulani Mabuza of Piggs Peak emerged victorious for the Speaker position. Hon. Mabuza was contesting against Mhlangatane MP Hon. Madala Mhlanga who ultimately became his Deputy. Hon. Madala Mhlanga retained the position as he was also Deputy Speaker in the 11th Parliament.
Hon. Members seen casting their votes for the Speaker of the House of Assembly of the 12th Parliament.
Hon. Jabulani Mabuza making his remarks after being announced the overall winner of the position of Speaker in the House of Assembly. Hon. Mabuza had 41 votes and his Deputy followed with 28 votes.
Deputy Speaker Hon. Madala Mhlanga (L), congratulates Hon. Jabulani Mabuza after he was elected the new Speaker of the House of Assembly