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The new Members of Parliament were sworn-in on Wednesday, 27 January.
South Africans have started the hashtag #NoChineseInSAParliament on Twitter which is currently at the number 1 trending spot.
Dr Xaiomei Harvard was sworn in as Minister in the Presidency and now #NoChineseInSAParliament is trending online. Image: @XiaomeiHarvardSource: Twitter
PresidentCyril Ramaphosamade the announcement earlier this week.
The act which was signed last year had not been given a commencement date.
The act now also prohibits South African political parties from receiving donations from foreign entities.
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They have also been prohibited from receiving donations from a state-owned enterprise or organ of the state.
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Source: Briefly News
Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.
Reeshni has a passion for breaking the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
