The ANC and DA look to be on the same page going into the first sitting of the National Assembly, following late brinkmanship to decide who will lead the house and how the vote will go in SA's presidential election. 

Agriculture minister Thoko Didiza and the DA’s chief whip,  Siviwe Gwarube, look to have the nod for speaker and deputy speaker of the National Assembly from SA’s two biggest parties, the ANC and DA which insiders in both parties confirmed to Business Day on Friday morning.   ..

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