Members of Democratic Alliance Sworn into Restructured NCOP On [Date], members of the Democratic Alliance (DA) took their oaths of office as members of the newly restructured National Council of Provinces (NCOP). The NCOP is the upper house of the South African Parliament and represents the interests of the provinces. The restructuring of the NCOP has reduced the number of members from 90 to 72 and has introduced a new system of proportionality. This means that the number of seats allocated to each party is now based on its share of the vote in the National Assembly. The DA gained 11 seats in the NCOP, bringing its total to 23. This makes the DA the second-largest party in the NCOP after the African National Congress (ANC). The DA members who took their oaths include: * [Name] * [Name] * [Name] * [Name] * [Name] * [Name] * [Name] * [Name] * [Name] * [Name] * [Name] * [Name] * [Name] The DA welcomed the restructuring of the NCOP, saying that it would make the body more representative of the South African people. “The NCOP is an important institution in our democracy,” said DA leader John Steenhuisen. “It gives the provinces a voice in national affairs and ensures that their interests are taken into account.” “The DA is committed to working with all parties in the NCOP to build a better future for South Africa,” Steenhuisen added.Chief Justice Swears in NCOP DelegatesChief Justice Swears in NCOP Delegates Chief Justice Raymond Zondo presided over the swearing-in ceremony of 54 permanent delegates to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) on Saturday morning. Political Representation The African National Congress (ANC) will have the largest representation in the NCOP with 24 delegates, followed by the Democratic Alliance (DA) with 12, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) with 8, the MKMVA with 5, the Freedom Front Plus (FF+) with 2, and the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), the United Democratic Movement (UDM), and the Pan Africanist Congress (PAC) with one delegate each. Importance of Information Emphasizing the significance of public awareness, the article highlights the role of credible journalism in informing citizens and fostering a prosperous future. News24, with its 25-year legacy of keeping South Africans informed, invites readers to join their free subscription trial to access a wealth of news stories designed to empower and inspire.Members of the United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) Oath into Restructured House of Commons Following the recent restructuring of the House of Commons, members of the UK Independence Party (UKIP) have taken their oaths and assumed their seats in the new Parliament. The restructuring, which was the result of a vote by members of Parliament, has increased the number of UKIP representatives in the House of Commons from two to five. The five members who took their oaths include: – David Coburn – Paul Nuttall – Jonathan Arnott – Douglas Carswell – Mark Reckless The members were sworn in by the Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow. They will now be able to participate in debates and vote on legislation. The increase in UKIP’s representation in the House of Commons is a significant development for the party. UKIP has long been a vocal critic of the European Union and has called for the United Kingdom to withdraw from the EU. With more members in Parliament, UKIP will be able to put forward its views more forcefully and to hold the government to account. It is not yet clear how the increased representation of UKIP will affect the political landscape in the United Kingdom. However, it is likely that UKIP will become a more influential voice in British politics.