Johnathan Paoli
President Cyril Ramaphosa has set the official opening of the 7th Parliament on International Nelson Mandela Day, Spokesperson for the Presidency Vincent Magwenya said on Friday.
Magwenya said the opening will occur on 18 July, which marks the birthday of former President Nelson Mandela, which was declared International Nelson Mandela day by the United Nations General Assembly through resolution 64/13 on 10 November 2009.
The President has also called for a joint sitting of the National Assembly (NA) and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) for the Opening of Parliament and his delivery of the Opening of Parliament Address (OPA), he said.
“This day, which marks the birthday of the Founding President of a democratic South Africa, is a global celebration and day of personal and collective actions for good that honours the leader’s life and legacy.
“The opening of Parliament on this day is a fitting tribute
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