Maimane was the only candidate for the post of Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly and was elected as the new Leader of the Opposition, becoming the first black male to hold the position in South Africa's history.
Maimane was the only candidate for the post of Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly. Maimane was elected as the new Leader of the Opposition. Maimane was becoming the first black male. This was to hold the position in South Africa's history.