Parliament, Wednesday, 20 May 2026 – The Parliament of the Republic of South Africa, in partnership with the University of South Africa (UNISA), will - on Friday, 22 May 2026 - host a Joint Colloquium on “Celebrating 30 Years of South Africa’s Constitution in a rapidly changing world” at the temporary National Assembly Chamber, the Dome, in Cape Town.
The colloquium forms part of the national commemorative programme marking 30 Years of the Constitution of the democratic Republic of South Africa.
The engagement will bring together more than 250 participants from various sectors of society, including former President Thabo Mbeki – the patron of the Thabo Mbeki Foundation, Presiding Officers of Parliament, Members of Parliament, representatives from universities and academic institutions, Chapter 9 institutions, the legal fraternity, constitutional and governance experts, civil society organisations, public policy institutions, diplomatic representatives, students and leaders from broader society engaged in constitutional advancement, democratic governance and public discourse.
DETAILS OF THE JOINT COLLOQUIUM:
Date: Friday, 22 May 2026
Time: 11:30
Venue: Temporary National Assembly Chamber, the Dome, Corner Commercial Road and Plein Street, Cape Town
Note to media: Media wishing to attend the Joint Colloquium should send their details (full name, name of media house, ID or passport number) to Ms Masego Dlula at mdlula@parliament.gov.za or 081 715 9398
Members of the media will have an opportunity for one-on-one interviews with any of the chairpersons and/or the Spokesperson of Parliament after the official briefing.
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Enquiries: Moloto Mothapo, Parliament Spokesperson
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