{
  "id": 5089864,
  "title": "Two new members sworn in at Limpopo Legislature",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/two-new-members-sworn-in-at-limpopo-legislature",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T13:01:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/two-new-members-sworn-in-at-limpopo-legislature/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Speaker of the Limpopo Legislature, Makoma Makhurupetje, has confirmed that two new members of the provincial legislature have been sworn in. Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba expressed joy at the swearing in of the new Members of the Executive Council (MECs), Judge President Phatudi presiding over the ceremony. The new additions to the legislature are Pule Shai and Eddie Maila. Shai, formerly the Mopani district executive mayor, has vacated his position, while Maila is a former mayor of Fetakgomo-Tubatse Municipality. SABC News has seen Shai's resignation letter. The swearing-in took place before Premier Ramathuba's provincial cabinet reshuffle. Makhurupetje confirmed that the new MPLs are filling two vacancies, stating, \"we were able to swear in two members of the Limpopo Legislature, representing the African National Congress.\" The new members, Pule Shai and Eddie Maila, were welcomed as the new members of the legislature.",
  "summary": "Speaker of the Limpopo Legislature has confirmed the two new members have been sworn in.",
  "key_points": [
    "Two new Members of the Limpopo Legislature sworn in",
    "Pule Shai and Eddie Maila added as new MECs",
    "Swearing-in ceremony held before cabinet reshuffle"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}