2024 Election Update

12 Jun 2024

Growing Anticipation as South Africa’s Parliament Prepares for First Sitting

As the country waits in anticipation for the first sitting of the National Assembly (NA) and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) to take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), there are expectations of demonstrations or attempts to disrupt the sittings by disgruntled political party supporters. These disruptions could stem from alleged voting irregularities, concerns about the Government of National Unity (GNU), or dissatisfaction with proposed coalition partners. 

MK Files Papers to Halt National Assembly Sitting

Adding to the complexity, the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party has filed an urgent application with the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) to interdict the first sitting of Parliament. The MK seeks to delay the proceedings until their grievances regarding the recent national and provincial election results are addressed. This legal maneuver introduces further uncertainty into an already fraught political environment.

Road Closures

Road closures are likely to be implemented in the vicinity of CTICC during the sitting. The Parliament of South Africa, The Union Buildings, The Constitutional Court, and The IEC National Office are additional high-risk areas. Businesses situated in and around these areas are advised to exercise extreme caution during this period.

Incident Reports

Although there has been an expectation of widespread unrest, our operations teams report that despite underlying tensions, the situation on the ground remains relatively calm. While we are seeing “typical” sporadic protests, no unusual or obviously “politically motivated” unrest has been reported.

Assurance from Excellerate Services

It goes without saying that the coming days will be crucial for the peace and stability of the nation. The outcomes of the parliamentary meetings, coalition negotiations, and upcoming by-elections will shape the nation's governance and economic future. While there is uncertainty, the hope is for stability and effective leadership to guide South Africa towards a secure and prosperous future.

Excellerate remains committed to the safety and security of our clients. We will continue to monitor all intelligence channels to provide timely updates and take proactive measures to address any potential risks.

For further information or assistance, please contact our support team at our National Command Centre on 086 11 00 11.