Hon members, I wish to announce that the vacancy which occurred in the National Assembly owing to Mr J G Zuma being elected President has been filled by the nomination of Ms T E Lishivha with effect from 12 May 2009 and the vacancy which occurred due to the passing away of Ms K N Shoba has been filled by the nomination of Ms T D Chiloane with effect from 21 May 2009.
The vacancies which occurred owing to the resignations of Ms N C Madlala- Routledge and Mr T J Mathebula have been filled, with effect from 5 May 2009, by the nominations of Ms P E Adams and Mr E N Ngcobo respectively.
The members have made and subscribed the oath and affirmation in my office on 27 May 2009.