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title: "CATCH UP: Ramaphosa makes a U-turn on speed of NHI implementation"
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# CATCH UP: Ramaphosa makes a U-turn on speed of NHI implementation

> Follow the Daily Maverick team for live updates on the Opening of Parliament 2024.

By Daily Maverick · Published 18 July 2024, 18:33 SAST · Updated 18 July 2024, 23:02 SAST

## Content

### What you need to know:

- The Opening of Parliament (OPA) coincides with Mandela Day and is expected to set the tone for the GNU’s term.
- The speech will [outline nine key priorities](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-07-18-rain-is-a-blessing-says-parliament-speaker-as-ramaphosa-prepares-to-deliver-maiden-gnu-speech/), including economic growth, local government strengthening, and combating intolerance.
- Get to know the Government of National Unity (GNU) and its Parliament committee chairs [here](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/democracy-2024/).

*[Live blog — follow updates on the original page](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-07-18-live-blog-opening-of-parliament-2024/)*