Parliament, Thursday, 18 January 2024 – President Cyril Ramaphosa has written to the National Assembly (NA) Speaker, Ms Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) Chairperson, Mr Amos Masondo, requesting them to convene a Joint Sitting of the two Houses on Thursday, 8 February 2024 at 19:00 for the State of the Nation Address (SONA).
The President calls this Joint Sitting of the Houses of Parliament to set out government’s key policy objectives and deliverables for the year ahead. During SONA the President also highlights achievements, flags challenges, and outlines interventions that government will undertake to unlock development interventions for the coming financial year. The SONA marks the official start of the parliamentary programme for the year ahead.
Online applications for accreditation are open to all members of the media wishing to cover the ceremonial procession and the State of the Nation Address from Parliament. Applications must be completed by tomorrow, Friday, 19 January 2024 by 17:00 and can be made by visiting this link: http://www.parliament.gov.za/media.
NB: MEMBERS OF THE MEDIA ARE URGED TO APPLY WITHIN THE SET TIMEFRAME. NO EXTENSION SHALL BE GRANTED AFTER THE DEADLINE OF 19 JANUARY 2024.
Information required on the online application form includes:
- Full name as it appears on the identity document
- ID number
- Name of the 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
For assistance with media accreditation, please contact:
- Masego Dlula, mdlula@parliament.gov.za, 081 715 9398
- Malentsoe Magwagwa, mmagwagwa@parliament.gov.za, 081 716 5824
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Enquiries: Moloto Mothapo
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