President Cyril Ramaphosa has called a Joint Sitting of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) for the opening of Parliament and the presidents delivery of the opening of Parliament address.
Ramaphosa has called for the opening of Parliament to take place on July 18, as a platform for him to outline the priorities of the seventh administration.
The president has asked that Parliament convene in terms of Section 84(2)(d) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, read with Rule (13)(1)(a) of the joint rules of Parliament, said Ramaphosas spokesperson Vincent Magwenya on Friday.
Ramaphosas opening of Parliament address will coincide with the United Nations-declared Nelson Mandela International Day.
This day, which marks the birthday of the founding president of a democratic South Africa, is a global celebration and day of personal and collective actions for good that honour the leaders life and legacy, said Magwenya.
