Zozibini Tunzi and Siya Kolisi will be some of the dignitaries attending the state of the nation address in Parliament on Thursday. The reigning Miss Universe and the man who captained South Africa to their third Rugby World Cup triumph have been confirmed as guests at the prestigious joint sitting of Parliament when President Cyril Ramaphosa tables government’s plans for the year.
Over 2000 guests who will grace the event include former presidents Thabo Mbeki, Kgalema Motlanthe and FW De Klerk, former National Assembly speaker Baleka Mbete, UN Women SA Representative Anne Githuku-Shongwe, Father Smangaliso Mkhatshwa and struggle stalwart Andrew Mlangeni.
This year’s imbongi is 19-year-old Masingita Shibambu, known as Ntombhi Ya Mutsonga, from Matiyani Village in Malumele in Limpopo. Ramaphosa will take to the podium at 7pm.
In other news – Mmabatho Montsho’s film wins award at US film festival
Film director and visual artist Mmabatho Montsho has started 2020 on a high note after her short film, The Award Ceremony, scooped an award at the Worldwide Women’s Film Festival.
The Award Ceremony won in the best short film category. The festival took place in Arizona, US, from February 7-9. Read more
Source: eNCA
