PARLIAMENT is to reconvene in a special joint sitting on Monday to honour and commemorate former president Nelson Mandela.
The presiding officers, National Assembly speaker Max Sisulu and National Council of Provinces chairman Mninwa Mahlangu, who are empowered to call joint sittings, announced on Friday that Parliament would be recalled.
"The passing of an iconic world statesman, a political, moral and intellectual colossus of Madiba’s stature, more than justifies the convening of a special sitting of Parliament, even during recess," the presiding officers said.
Additional spaces will be identified within Parliament to accommodate members of the public who wish to be part of this extraordinary session of Parliament. Seating in the National Assembly is limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
The statement also said books of condolences will be opened at various venues within the precinct and all flags within Parliament are flying at half mast. This arrangement will remain in place until after the funeral.
Parliament in Cape Town. Picture: SUNDAY TIMES
PARLIAMENT is to reconvene in a special joint sitting on Monday to honour and commemorate former president Nelson Mandela.
The presiding officers, National Assembly speaker Max Sisulu and National Council of Provinces chairman Mninwa Mahlangu, who are empowered to call joint sittings, announced on Friday that Parliament would be recalled.
"The passing of an iconic world statesman, a political, moral and intellectual colossus of Madiba’s stature, more than justifies the convening of a special sitting of Parliament, even during recess," the presiding officers said.
Additional spaces will be identified within Parliament to accommodate members of the public who wish to be part of this extraordinary session of Parliament. Seating in the National Assembly is limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
The statement also said books of condolences will be opened at various venues within the precinct and all flags within Parliament are flying at half mast. This arrangement will remain in place until after the funeral.
