List of members of the 7th Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature
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Since 14 June 2024, the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature, the unicameral legislature of the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, has consisted of 72 members from seven different political parties. The legislature's total number of seats was enlarged from 63 to 72, in line with South Africa's constitution and the Electoral Act as well as the 2022 census data.[1]
The ruling African National Congress retained its majority and gained one seats in the legislature in the provincial election. The official opposition, the Democratic Alliance, also gained one seat. The Economic Freedom Fighters gained three seats, while the United Democratic Movement gained one seat. The Patriotic Alliance and uMkhonto weSizwe gained representation in the legislature, winning two seats and one seat, respectively. The Freedom Front Plus and African Transformation Movement both retained their sole seat in the legislature.