President of the African National Congress (ANC) Cyril Ramaphosa (C) is congratulated by Deputy president of the African National Congress (ANC) Paul Mashatile (L) after he was announced president after members of parliament voted during the first sitting of the New South African Parliament in Cape Town on June 14, 2024.

Thoko Didiza (C) presides after being elected Speaker of the National Assembly during the first sitting of the New South African Parliament in Cape Town on June 14, 2024.

President of the African National Congress (ANC) Cyril Ramaphosa (C) gestures after he was announced President after members of Parliament voted during the first sitting of the New South African Parliament in Cape Town on June 14, 2024. 

Thoko Didiza (C) presides after being elected Speaker of the National Assembly during the first sitting of the New South African Parliament in Cape Town on June 14, 2024.

Chief Justice of South Africa Raymond Zondo (C) stands as he arrives at the first sitting of the New South African Parliament in Cape Town on June 14, 2024.