The Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms B Mbete, and the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Mr M J Mahlangu, in terms of Joint Rule 7(2), have called a joint sitting of the Houses of Parliament for Friday, 27 June 2008 at 9:30 in order to celebrate the 90th birthday of Nelson Rholihlahla Mandela, former President of the Republic.