Johnathan Paoli
National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza has announced parliament’s readiness to host the upcoming Opening of Parliament Address (OPA) by President Cyril Ramaphosa, under the theme: “My Parliament, My Voice, My Future”.
In a media briefing on Wednesday, Didiza said following the adoption of new joint rules of Parliament in November last year, a distinction is made between the OPA and the State of the Nation Address, with the former serving as a pivotal platform for the President to articulate the administration’s comprehensive plans and long term vision for the upcoming five year plan.
The Speaker said the event not only outlines the government’s strategic objectives and policy priorities but also officially inaugurated the new parliamentary term.
“It symbolises the continuity of democratic governance and sets the stage for legislative and executive collaboration in addressing national challenges and pursuing the country’s development goals,” she said.
Some of the key
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