Parliament, Monday, 9 January 2023 – President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver his State of the Nation Address (SONA) to the Joint Sitting of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces on Thursday, 9 February 2023 at 7 pm.

The President calls this joint sitting of the Houses of Parliament to set out the government’s key policy objectives and deliverables for the year ahead. During SONA, the President also highlights achievements, flags challenges and outline interventions that will be undertaken to unlock development interventions for the coming financial year.

The media is encouraged to apply for accreditation to facilitate smooth access to the event.

Online applications for accreditation are open to all members of the media wishing to cover the SONA ceremony from Parliament. Applications can be made on the SONA 2023 MEDIA ACCREDITATION link and should be completed by 5 pm on Friday, 13 January 2023.

Members of the media are urged to apply within the set timeframe; no extension shall be granted.

Information required on the online application form includes:

  • Full name as it appears on the identity document
  • ID number
  • Name of media organisation and media group
  • Designation (writer, photographer)
  • Email address, telephone number and mobile phone number

Media requesting to broadcast from the parliamentary precinct must also provide the following additional information:

  • Make and registration number(s) of vehicle(s) needed for broadcast
  • Service provider clearance certificates for proposed temporary broadcast-related structures
  • Other equipment
  • Date and time of arrival and departure

To apply online for SONA 2023 media accreditation, please click: https://www.parliament.gov.za/media

For assistance with media accreditation please contact:

ISSUED BY THE PARLIAMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
Enquiries: Moloto Mothapo