Parliament, Monday, 24 August 2020 – The National Assembly (NA) will tomorrow, Tuesday, 24 August hold a hybrid plenary sitting to debate an urgent matter of national importance themed: “Phased-in approach to the reopening of schools by the Department of Education.” Mr Siphosethu Ngcobo of the Inkatha Freedom Party is sponsoring this debate.

DETAILS OF THE NA HYBRID PLENARY SITTING:
Date: Tuesday, 25 August 2020
Time: 14.00
Venue: National Assembly Chamber, Parliament

Meanwhile, the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) will be briefed virtually by Minister Thoko Didiza on the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development’s interventions to mitigate the impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic.

DETAILS OF THE NCOP VIRTUAL MINISTERIAL BRIEFING:
Date: Tuesday, 25 August 2020
Time: 10:00
Venue: Virtual Platform

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