Opening of parliament | Officer Commanding National Ceremonial Guard speaks ahead of OPA

CAPE TOWN - President Cyril  Ramaphosa will address the country on Thursday night.

It's expected that he will outline the key priorities and policies of the seventh administration.

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The joint sitting of parliament will take place at the Cape Town City Hall where both houses of the newly established Parliament will convene.

Several roads near the precinct have been closed ahead of the President’s address.

Lieutenant colonel Sharon Masilela, the Officer Commanding the National Ceremonial Guard, discussed the proceedings with eNCA.