Parliament, Thursday, 9 May 2024 – The Secretary to Parliament, Mr Xolile George, will hold a media briefing on Thursday, 9 May, to update members of the media on the progress made relating to Parliament’s reconstruction project.
The reconstruction project is a result of the fire on 2 January 2022 that gutted parts of the National Assembly and the Old Assembly buildings.
The media briefing will present the rebuilding project timelines as well as designs for the new buildings, which reflect the needs of a democratic Parliament, incorporate modern technological advancements, and enhance public access and involvement.
A guided walkabout of the affected sites will follow the meeting, marking the first occasion that media representatives will tour the interior of these buildings.
Details of the briefing are as follows:
Date: 9 May, 2024
Time: 13:30
Venue: Imbizo Centre, Parliament Precinct and virtual platform.
Members of the media who wish to physically attend the media briefing should send their details (Full name, name of the media house, and ID or passport number) to Masego Dlula at Mdlula@parliament.gov.za
Parliamentary meetings are open to the media and the public. Journalists interested in covering these meetings (including receiving links to virtual meetings) are requested to forward their cellphone numbers to Mlindi Mpindi by emailing mmpindi@parliament.gov.za for inclusion in the Parliamentary Communication Services WhatsApp Group, where such information is shared. Journalists are urged to forward these requests using their official email addresses (no private emails).
Members of the public may get involved and follow committee meetings live on Parliament TV (DSTV Channel 408), via live stream on Parliament's YouTube channel, and X (formerly Twitter) page on the links below. You may subscribe to the Parliament YouTube channel to receive instant notifications of live feeds.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ParliamentofRSA
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ParliamentofRSA
ISSUED BY THE PARLIAMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
Enquiries: Moloto Mothapo
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