Parliament’s R31m stately dome in a parking lot

After MPs’ complaints over the Southeaster, a structure used for Nelson Mandela’s funeral is being repurposed

01 December 2024 - 00:03

The department of public works is to spend at least R31m over three months to install a giant dome last used at Nelson Mandela’s funeral as the interim home venue for the National Assembly for the next two years...

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