Parliament will host the 9th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, an inter-parliamentary forum that fosters cooperation on socio-political and economic issues between BRICS Member States, in Johannesburg from 27-29 September 2023.

This inter-parliamentary forum will be held under the theme: “Harnessing Multilateralism and Parliamentary Diplomacy to Deepen BRICS and Africa Partnership for accelerated implementation of the Africa Free-Trade Agreement.” South Africa assumed the BRICS Chairmanship in January 2023 based on the governance principle of chairmanship rotation. About 250 parliamentary delegates from BRICS Member States – Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa – are expected to attend the event which will be held at Emperors Palace in Kempton Park.

The media is encouraged to apply for accreditation to facilitate smooth access to the event.

Online applications for accreditation are open to all members of the media wishing to cover the session from the venue. Applications can be made on the 2023 BRICS PF MEDIA ACCREDITATION link and should be completed by 5 pm on Thursday, 31 August 2023.

Members of the media are urged to apply within the set timeframe; no extension shall be granted.

Information required on the online application form includes:

Full name as it appears on the identity document

ID number

Name of media organisation and media group

Designation (writer, photographer)

Email address, telephone number and mobile phone number

Media requesting to broadcast from the parliamentary precinct (at Emperors Palace) must also provide the following additional information:

Make and registration number(s) of vehicle(s) needed for broadcast

Service provider clearance certificates for proposed temporary broadcast-related structures

Other equipment

Date and time of arrival and departure

Source: Parliament of South Africa