Media Advisory: President Cyril Ramaphosa to Answer Questions in National Assembly

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Parliament, Monday, 8 September 2025 – President Cyril Ramaphosa will answer oral questions from members of the National Assembly tomorrow (Tuesday).

These oral question and answer sessions with the President are scheduled at least once a quarter. They are one of the mechanisms Parliament uses to hold the executive to account, as stipulated in Section 92(2) of the Constitution, which states that members of the executive are accountable, both collectively and individually, to Parliament for exercising powers and performing their functions.

During the session, up to five questions on national or international issues may be asked. The President is scheduled to address the following topics during the hybrid sitting tomorrow:

  • The imposition of the 30% tariffs on South Africa by the United States under President Donald Trump.
  • The establishment of a state bank, including the licensing of the Post Bank, as referenced in his 9 February 2023 State of the Nation Address.
  • Whether the outcomes of the National Dialogue are intended to support the government’s priorities, including economic growth, poverty reduction, job creation, and reducing the cost of living.
  • Government’s commitment to tackling the national crisis of gender-based violence.


For the full list of questions to the President, please click on the following hyperlink:
https://www.parliament.gov.za/storage/app/media/Docs/quest_pap/01pv5mf2cde57hz7uewvhligdjmyyymi7a.pdf

DETAILS OF THE NA HYBRID PLENARY SITTING 
Date: Tuesday, 9 September 2025
Time: 14:00
Venue: Good Hope Chamber and Virtual platforms

On the same day, during a hybrid plenary in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), ministers from the economics cluster (4A) will respond to questions for oral reply. The cluster comprises ministers responsible for Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development.

DETAILS OF THE HYBRID NCOP PLENARY SITTING
Date: Tuesday, 9 September 2025
Time: 14:00
Venue: NCOP Chamber and Virtual platforms

Important to note:
Members of the media who wish to attend the NA and NCOP hybrid sittings in person should send their details (Full name, name of the media house, and ID or passport number) to Mlindi Mpindi at mmpindi@parliament.gov.za.

Members of the public may follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV (DSTV Channel 408), via the live stream on Parliament’s YouTube channel, Facebook and Twitter pages. You may subscribe to the Parliament YouTube channel to receive instant notification of live feeds.

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