Actor Fana Mokoena gets a hot new seat in parliament

Actor Fana Mokoena has been given a new position in parliament and will now represent the EFF in the National Assembly, TMG Entertainment has learnt.

The decision was made by the EFF this week, and was confirmed in a post from the party, showing Fana and other representatives of the party being sworn in on Tuesday.

EFF New Members of the National Assembly Commissars @fanamokoena, @LeighMathys & @xalisa43 have been sworn in. pic.twitter.com/lwHx5959K9

— EFF Official Account (@EFFSouthAfrica) August 30, 2016

Pictures of the ceremony were also posted by Fana on Facebook this week and show the smiling World War Z star taking his oath.

Speaking to TMG Entertainment on Thursday, Fana explained that he previously represented the party in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) but will now fill his duties and responsibilities in the National Assembly.

"I will continue to attend debates and committee meetings but these will now be done as a member of the National Assembly," Fana explained.

The former Generations actor said that he is both "excited and honoured" by the opportunity given him and looks "forward to serving".