Though Lechesa Tsenoli has been out of the spotlight for years, he remains one of the most memorable members to chair parliament.
Tsenoli has temporarily taken over the duties of National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula while she is on leave pending investigations into corruption allegations.
As the news that Tsenoli, who is the deputy speaker, would be assuming the top position dominated headlines, old videos of his funniest moments in parliament resurfaced on social media.
Here are some of his memorable moments:
In other great, exciting news, deputy speaker, the comical & bumbling Cde Lechesa “Honorable Member, don’t do that” Tsenoli will act as Speaker, & will assume all functions, power and responsibilities vested in the Speaker with effect immediately.
— Vusi Sambo (@VusiSambo) March 24, 2024
Fingers crossed that there will… pic.twitter.com/H4yNlJOKGZ
Ntate Lechesa Tsenoli is a character 🤣🤣🔥. I hope this makes you smile!#CassperForgivesAka #zodwa pic.twitter.com/ep39gFBkR8
— Vinny (@jah_vinny_23) July 21, 2020
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