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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 Max Vuyisile Sisulu (M)  Notes Elected on 6 May 2009. Secretary General Mohamed Kamal Mansura (National Assembly) (M)  Zingile A. Dingani (Parliament) (M)  COMPOSITION Members (statutory / current number) 400 / 400 PERCENTAGE OF WOMEN More statistics  >>> Women (current number) 178 (44.50%) Mode of designation Directly elected 400 Term 5 years Last renewal dates 22 April 2009 (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 kahmed@parliament.gov.za Website http://www.parliament.gov.za

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