PARLIAMENT - National Assembly speaker Thoko Didiza, says President Cyril Ramaphosa's address will retain full ceremonial features.
The South African National Defence Force will be at the ceremony on Thursday.
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Thursday's joint sitting of the two houses of Parliament is an opportunity for Ramaphosa, to outline policy plans for the next five years.
eNCA Senior Reporter, Silindelo Masikane, discussed the SANDF's involvement and role in the proceedings with Senior Chief Warrant Officer Sibongile Bvuma.