South Africa: Opening of Parliament Address ‘a powerful symbol of overcoming adversity’

The stage is set for this year’s Opening of Parliament Address (OPA) and more than 900 media personnel have been accredited to attend the event, which begins at 7pm on Thursday, 18 July at the Cape Town City Hall.

All democratic SA’s former presidents and their deputies have been invited — including Jacob Zuma. Former Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, who is out on bail for allegedly soliciting bribes, was also invited. 

The Secretary of Parliament, Xolile George, said the budget…