Sengezo Tshabangu, the Speaker of Parliament, has been appointed the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, effective immediately. In this new role, Tshabangu will oversee both the National Assembly and Senate, providing leadership and guidance to the opposition parties.

As the interim secretary-general of the Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC), Tshabangu will engage with the government on behalf of the opposition, ensuring that their voices are heard and their interests represented. Additionally, he will be responsible for appointing opposition committee chairpersons, who will play a crucial role in shaping policy and legislation.

Tshabangu will also join the Parliament Standing Rules and Orders Committee, which is responsible for overseeing the rules and procedures that govern the parliament. This appointment demonstrates the trust and confidence that the opposition parties have in Tshabangu’s leadership and ability to navigate the complexities of parliamentary politics.

As the Leader of the Opposition, Tshabangu will play a vital role in holding the government accountable and ensuring that the opposition’s views are represented in the decision-making process. His appointment is a significant development in the country’s political landscape, and it will be closely watched by political analysts and observers in the coming days and weeks.