Parliament, Tuesday 12 January 2016 - This is a final reminder for all members of the media to apply for media accreditation for the 2016 State of the Nation Address by end of business today.

The State of the Nation Address by President Jacob Zuma will take place on Thursday, 11 February 2016 at 19h00 (7pm) in the National Assembly Chamber.

Applications sent after the deadline will not be considered. Media who do not have Parliamentary media access permits must also indicate if they wish to attend the debate on the State of the Nation Address (16 and 17 February) and the President's reply to the debate (18 February).

Details required in the accreditation application are:

  • Full name as it appears on ID or passport
  • ID/passport number (members of the media providing passport numbers must supply extra information as set out on the attached accreditation form)
  • Media organisation and media group
  • Designation (writer, photographer, for example)
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Mobile phone number

Media wishing to broadcast from the Parliamentary precinct should also provide:

  • Make of vehicle(s)
  • Registration number(s)
  • Clearance certificates from service providers for temporary structures and a list of other equipment
  • Time of arrival and departure

Please send your media accreditation application and the required information by no later than 17h00 today, Tuesday 12 January 2016 to the Media Management Unit officials below:

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