The Western Cape’s State of the Province Address (SOPA) will be taking place, for the first time, outside of the Cape Metro.
Speaker of the Western Cape Provincial
Parliament, Masizole Mnqasela, said that SOPA 2021 will take place in
Genadendal, in the Overberg region.
Last year’s SOPA took place in Rocklands,
Mitchells Plain.
‘’Last year, I felt privileged to give my SOPA
speech at the Rocklands Civic Centre in Mitchells Plain. Rocklands Civic is a
historic site which holds an important place in the history of our province and
our nation. This year, I look forward to delivering my first SOPA outside of
the City of Cape Town, in the Overberg region.’’ said Western Cape Premier,
Alan Winde.
Mnqasela said that the State Of The Province
Address will take place on Wednesday, 17 February 2021, adding that they’ll
remain in the area for the multi-party debate on the premier’s SOPA and the
premier’s reply to the debate the following day.
Winde said he was looking forward to delivering
his third address in the Theewaterskloof district.
‘’The lockdown regulations in place over (the)
past year have had a devastating impact on many businesses around the province -
particularly in the tourism and hospitality sectors. The choice to host the
SOPA in a small town like Genadendal will also provide a boost to local
businesses.’’
Done By: Mitchum George
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