On Monday, 26 February 2018, the Speaker of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL), Honourable Ntombi Mekgwe will preside over the Official Opening of the Legislature, where in terms of Rule 14 of the Standing Orders, the Honourable Premier David Makhura will deliver the State of the Province Address (SOPA).

The Premier’s address will highlight the Gauteng Government’s programme of action and service delivery priorities for the year 2018 and beyond.

The 2018 Opening of the Legislature and SOPA 18 will take place on:

Date: 26 February 2018

Time: 10h00

Venue: Gauteng Provincial Legislature Precinct, Johannesburg.

To obtain the required accreditation for the day’s proceedings, all members of the media are reminded to complete the attached screening template with their full details by close of business on Monday 19 February 2018 to Gauteng Legislature Media (G2@gpl.gov.za).