Construction Update: From ashes to Assembly as Parliament targets 2027 return
Five years after a devastating fire, Parliament says its rebuilt National Assembly will be ready to host the 2027 State of the Nation Address.
Parliament in South Africa has announced that its rebuilt National Assembly, set to host the 2027 State of the Nation Address and budget speech, is on track for completion by June 2027. The fire that devastated the building in January 2022 forced MPs to seek alternative venues for their work, with physical sittings initially held in Cape Town City Hall and later in a marquee on a former parking lot.
The rebuilding project, originally estimated to cost R1-billion, has since increased to R4.6-billion, with 52% of the budget already spent. The project has faced delays due to unexpected structural work, such as asbestos removal and waterproofing, but is now expected to be ready for furnishing by January 2027.
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