By Ntombi Mhlongo

Preparations for the much-anticipated State Opening of the 5th Session of the 11th Parliament are at an advanced stage.

On Wednesday, the Parliament premises were a beehive of activity as government officials, security forces and Parliament staff took part in the final rehearsals.

Also, there was an interministerial meeting where stakeholders discussed some of the logistics for the big day.

In attendance, today were Prime Minister Cleopas Dlamini and Deputy Prime Minister Themba Masuku.