Parliament, Tuesday, 4 February 2025 – The Presiding Officers of Parliament, led by National Assembly Speaker Ms Thoko Didiza and National Council of Provinces Chairperson Ms Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, will hold a media briefing on Wednesday, 5 February, to provide an update on Parliament’s preparations for the 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA).
SONA is a Joint Sitting of the two Houses of Parliament—the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces — convened by the President of the Republic in accordance with Section 42(5) of the Constitution. It is a significant occasion that brings together all three arms of the state under one roof.
The 2025 State of the Nation Address is scheduled for Thursday, 6 February, at 19:00 at Cape Town City Hall. This will be the first SONA of the current (seventh) term of Parliament. During the media briefing, the Presiding Officers will outline the state of readiness, provide updates on the preparations, and explain how the event programme will unfold.
Details of the media briefing are as follows:
Date: Wednesday, 5 February 2025
Time: 12:00
Venue: Good Hope Chamber, Parliament
Important to note:
Members of the media who wish to attend the media briefing should send their details (Full name, name of the media house, and ID or passport number) to Mlindi Mpindi at mmpindi@parliament.gov.za before 17:00 today, 4 February 2025.
ISSUED BY THE PARLIAMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
Enquiries: Moloto Mothapo
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