Preparations are under way for President Cyril Ramaphosa to deliver the opening of parliament address on Thursday in the Cape Town City Hall.
South African Air Force jets flew over the city on Wednesday in a rehearsal for the event and members of the South Africa National Defence Force have been preparing for the opening parade.
SA National Defence Force Rehearsals || Opening of Parliament Address in Capetown.
— SA National Defence Force 🇿🇦 (@SANDF_ZA) July 17, 2024
Pictures by GCIS.
#SANDF
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The opening of parliament will be attended by members of both houses, the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces, and will mark the start of the new five-year parliamentary cycle.
SA National Defence Force Rehearsals || Opening of Parliament Address in Capetown.
— SA National Defence Force 🇿🇦 (@SANDF_ZA) July 17, 2024
Pictures by GCIS.#SANDF#OpeningOfParliamentAddress pic.twitter.com/VCYe5bUn4L
WATCH || SA National Defence Force Rehearsals || Opening of Parliament Address in Capetown.
— SA National Defence Force 🇿🇦 (@SANDF_ZA) July 17, 2024
Footage by GCIS.#SANDF#OpeningOfParliamentAddress pic.twitter.com/I12dFnoB6u
WATCH || SA National Defence Force Rehearsals || Opening of Parliament Address in Capetown.
— SA National Defence Force 🇿🇦 (@SANDF_ZA) July 17, 2024
Footage by GCIS.#SANDF#OpeningOfParliamentAddress pic.twitter.com/CEjQkafWep
Motorists were advised that several roads will be closed, some until July 26, which will affect the usual flow of traffic in and around the City Bowl.
"Road users are requested to acquaint themselves with the closures and to plan their routes accordingly," said the City of Cape Town.
"Motorists should also note there will be restricted parking in some areas."
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