The City of Cape Town has advised residence of several road closures for this week’s Opening of Parliament Address.
On Thursday, President Cyril Ramaphosa will hold a joint session of the newly established two Houses of Parliament to deliver the seventh administration’s Opening of Parliament Address (OPA).
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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 session.
The address allows President Cyril Ramaphosa to outline the seventh administration’s key priorities and policies.
The seventh administration is comprised of several political parties who have formed a Government of National Unity based on respect for the Constitution, the entire Bill of Rights, a united South Africa, and the rule of law.
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The Opening of Parliament Address coincides with Nelson Mandela International Day, which was declared by the United Nations.
The day calls on people around the world to take action to help change the world for the better, and by doing so, build a global movement for good.
The event takes place on Thursday, and some road closures will be in effect until 26 July.
The road closures will be in place to help with traffic flow and to accommodate the opening of the seventh Parliament Address at City Hall.
This will have an impact on normal traffic flow in and around the city bowl.
Road users are asked to familiarise themselves with the closures and plan their routes accordingly.
Motorists should also be aware that parking will be restricted in certain areas.
A list of road closures can be accessed on the City of Cape Town’s website.
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