The hosting of the 19th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth Africa Region (CSPOC Africa) coincides with the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the historic 16 June 1976 Soweto Uprising. In honour of the courage and sacrifice of the youth of 1976, delegates will participate in wreath-laying ceremonies at the Hector Pieterson Memorial and the Tsietsi Mashinini Memorial. The visit serves as a moment of reflection on the enduring legacy of the struggle for freedom, democracy and human dignity, while reaffirming the vital role of young people in shaping Africa's future. #CSPOC2026 #ParliamentaryDiplomacy #YouthDay #SowetoUprising50 #ParliamentSA 🇿🇦

📍 Final touches underway! South Africa is ready to host the 19th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth Africa Region (#CSPOC Africa 2026). Held under the theme, “Proactive Parliaments and Sustainable Development: An Imperative for Political Stability in Africa,” the conference will bring together parliamentary leaders from across the continent to discuss key issues shaping Africa’s democratic and developmental future. Delegates will engage on a range of topics, including strengthening public trust in governance, enhancing parliamentary oversight and accountability, and developing innovative strategies for effective and proactive parliamentary leadership in support of Africa’s sustainable development agenda. #CSPOC2026 #7thParliament 🇿🇦 #ParliamentaryDiplomacy

DEFENCE DEPARTMENT CHANGES TACK ON 1 MILITARY HOSPITAL, DESPITE HUGE INVESTMENT, RAISING COMMITTEE CONCERNS

DEFENCE COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON SATISFIED WITH LIVING CONDITIONS AT FORT IKAPA

Joint the @ParliamentofRSA @HealthSocClust cluster media briefing at 11 this morning. THEME: “Ensuring open access and provision of quality social services to the people”

Joint the @ParliamentofRSA @HealthSocClust cluster media briefing at 11 this morning. THEME: “Ensuring open access and provision of quality social services to the people”

Highlights: Prof. Puleng Lenka‑Bula, Vice‑Chancellor and Principal of @unisa, reflects that African constitutions, including South Africa’s, have often been gendered documents that enshrine formal equality while failing to dismantle patriarchal power. #Constitution30 #AfricaDay2026

Highlights: Prof. Puleng LenkaBula, Vice-Chancellor and Principal of @unisa, asked: “As we celebrate 30 years of constitutionalism, we must ask, has South Africa’s Constitution contributed to the regeneration of Africa?” #Constitution30 #AfricaDay2026

What does the Constitution mean to You? Opportunity? Freedom? Dignity? Justice? Tell us using #Constitution30

IN PICTURES: Joint Colloquium on Celebrating 30 Years of South Africa’s Constitution in a Rapidly Changing World. #Constitution30 #AfricaDay2026 📸: Phando Jikelo / Parliament of RSA

Highlights: Ms Thoko Didiza, Speaker of the National Assembly, said that South Africa has a legislative sector that has played an important role in developing transformative legislation and a strong judiciary that dispenses justice and builds public confidence that everyone is equal before the law. #Constitution30 #AfricaDay2026

Highlights: Ms Thoko Didiza, Speaker of the National Assembly, stated that the colloquium will focus on contemporary issues facing Africa and the role Africa must play in shaping the continent’s future and strengthening its democracies. #Constitution30 #AfricaDay2026

Highlights: Ms Thoko Didiza, Speaker of the National Assembly, acknowledged that migration is an important issue in South Africa and called on everyone to reflect on it in ways that help Africans build better systems to co-exist and work together. #Constitution30 #AfricaDay2026

Highlights: Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Thoko Didiza says Africa Day is not just for celebration, but a moment to assess how far the continent has come in building the Africa it wants. She notes NEPAD provides a template to leverage Africa’s natural, human and technological resources to build a resilient economy. #Constitution30 #AfricaDay2026

Watch the live stream of the Joint Colloquium celebrating 30 years of South Africa’s Constitution on YouTube via this link: m.youtube.com/watch?v=pDPo2g… #Constitution30 #AfricaDay2026

IN PICTURES: Joint Colloquium on Celebrating 30 Years of South Africa’s Constitution in a Rapidly Changing World. #Constitution30 #AfricaDay2026 📸: Phando Jikelo / Parliament of RSA

Parliament of the Republic of South Africa, in partnership with the @TMFoundation_ and the @unisa, will host a Joint Colloquium on “Celebrating 30 Years of South Africa’s Constitution in a rapidly changing world” on Friday, 22 May 2026 at the temporary National Assembly Chamber, the Dome, in Cape Town. The colloquium forms part of the national commemorative programme marking Africa Day and 30 Years of the Constitution of the democratic Republic of South Africa and serves as one of the build-up engagements towards the 16th Annual Thabo Mbeki Africa Day Lecture. The engagement will bring together more than 250 participants from various sectors of society, including former President Thabo Mbeki, Presiding Officers of Parliament, Members of Parliament, representatives from universities and academic institutions, Chapter 9 institutions, the legal fraternity, constitutional and governance experts, civil society organisations, public policy institutions, diplomatic representatives, students and leaders from broader society engaged in constitutional advancement, democratic governance and public discourse. The purpose of the colloquium is to celebrate and critically reflect on the 30 years of South Africa’s Constitution, as well as to reflect on the position and role of South Africa in a rapidly changing world.

MEDIA STATEMENT COMMITTEE ON DEFENCE AND MILITARY VETERANS ADOPTS BUDGET VOTE 26 mailchi.mp/b22272c24298/comm… @ParliamentofRSA @SANDF_ZA @VeteransZA

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