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Parliament name Parliament More photos  >>> Structure of parliament Bicameral Chamber name National Assembly Related chamber (for bicameral parliaments) National Council of Provinces Affiliation to the IPU Yes Affiliation date(s) 1994 - LEADERSHIP President Baleka Mbete (F)  Notes Elected on 21 May 2014. Secretary General Masibulele Xaso (National Assembly) (M)  Penelope Tyawa (Parliament) (a.i.) (F)  Notes Ms. Penelope Tyawa: Acting Secretary to Parliament (12 June 2017 -) Mr. Masibulele Xaso: Secretary of the National Assembly COMPOSITION Members (statutory / current number) 400 / 399 PERCENTAGE OF WOMEN More statistics  >>> Women (current number) 170 (42.61%) Mode of designation directly elected 400 Term 5 years Last renewal dates 7 May 2014 (View details) CONTACT INFORMATION Address National Assembly Parliament P.O. Box 15 - CAPE TOWN 8000 (Export mailing lists) Phone (2721) 403 2911 Fax (2721) 461 9462 461 6287 (2721) 403 2604, 6287 (Secretary to Parliament) E-mail info@parliament.gov.za Website http://www.parliament.gov.za

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