The Week Ahead: President’s final appearance in the National Assembly

Even with a public holiday to compress the parliamentary week, a fair bit of action is packed into the programme.

The main event in the NA chamber—scheduled for Tuesday—is the President’s Question Time session. This is his final engagement with NA lawmakers for the Sixth Parliament.

The questions cover an ...

The Week Ahead: Deputy President & DPP Interviews

The major point of interest will be Tuesday’s Question Time session with the Deputy President in the NCOP.

This will be the leader of government business’ penultimate engagement with NCOP delegates before the Sixth Parliament rises

In line with the broad tasks delegated to the Deputy President, he will be ...

The Week Ahead: Legislation & Oversight

The endgame of the current Parliament is fast approaching. As a result, loose ends are gradually being knitted together, negotiations are ramping up and decisions are being made on what business to finalise or forego.

In terms of Parliament’s Rules, business before the legislature lapses when its term ends, or ...

The Week Ahead: Question Time, Legislation, Mini-Plenaries & Budget 2024

There's a full and mixed flavour to the coming week's parliamentary business.

The major points of interest will come from the Question Time session with the Executive and mini-plenaries. There are also several high-profile meetings in the Committee corridor, consideration of several bills and Parliament’s scrutiny of the budget.

On ...

SOPA Dates 2024

What is the State of the Province Address?

The State of the Province Address also known as SOPA is an annual address to the province by the Premier, which focuses on the current political and socio-economic state of the province and marks the official opening of the Provincial Legislature.

What ...

The Week Ahead: 2024 SONA Debate

The main highlight is the joint debate on the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Tuesday and Wednesday as well as the President’s response to the debate on Thursday.

This occasion is a highlight on the parliamentary calendar as all party leaders and heavyweight MPs take part.

The ...

The Week Ahead: It’s all about #SONA2024

President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver his eigth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday at 19:00.

It’s one of the most important speeches that the President delivers in any year. With a prime time tv audience, it is a tremendous PR opportunity for the President to give a report ...

Preview for the Year

2024 Parliamentary Year

While the official opening of Parliament is next week, the parliamentary year has already commenced. MPs are attending summits, training and are busy with constituency and committee work.

Alongside this, political parties are maintaining a keen focus on the forthcoming election with many compiling candidate lists, holding ...

The Week Ahead: Legislation, Debates & Mini-plenaries

An eclectic week of parliamentary action beckons in the main chambers and Committee Corridor.

A combination of Question Time sessions, debates, mini-plenaries, budget-related work, legislative business, and a few high-profile Committee meetings should mean plenty of fizz.

The NCOP has arranged two sitting days. On Wednesday, delegates will consider the ...

The Week Ahead: It’s all about SONA 2023

President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver his seventh State of the Nation Address on Thursday at 19:00.

It’s one of the most important speeches that the President delivers in any year. With a prime time tv audience, it is a tremendous PR opportunity for the President to give a report on ...

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