The Returning Officer has informed me that the nomination paper has been properly completed. Only one candidate has been nominated, namely Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu. The nomination is in order. In terms of Item 5 of Part A of Schedule 3 to the Constitution, I accordingly declare Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu elected Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces. [Applause.]
On behalf of all present here, I congratulate you on having been elected Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces. My job is finished. I invite you to take the Chair. [Applause.]
The Usher conducted the Chairperson to the Chair and placed the Black Rod in position at the Chair.