Parliament, Thursday, 5 February 2026 – The Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Thoko Didiza, will officially receive the refurbished Nieuwmeester Dome from the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Mr Dean Macpherson, tomorrow, Friday, 6 February 2026.
The Dome will serve as a temporary venue for parliamentary activities until the completion of the Parliament rebuilding project. The handover follows a request from Parliament to the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) for essential upgrades to make the facility user-friendly and fully compliant with the operational standards required for parliamentary sittings.
Following comprehensive refurbishment, the structure is now equipped to support the business of the National Assembly.
EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Friday, 6 February 2026
Time: 10:30 for 11:00
Venue: Nieuwmeester Parking, Corner of Roeland and Plein Street, (opposite Parliament), Cape Town. (enter via Roeland Street)
Media Accreditation:
Members of the media who wish to attend must RSVP to Mlindi Mpindi on mmpindi@parliament.gov.za or 081 716 7329 by providing him with the following details:
• Full name
• ID or passport number
• Name of media house
ISSUED BY THE PARLIAMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
Enquiries: Moloto Mothapo, Parliament Spokesperson