President Jacob Zuma has had a busy year with major labour strikes, a wedding, a love child, his dismal first State of the Nation address and numerous international trips. We take a look at the state of Zuma ahead of his second State of the Nation address.

Analysts and opposition figures were surprised and disappointed in turns by President Jacob Zuma's State of the Nation address. We get the low-down on jobs, the environment and more.

What are you thinking ahead of President Jacob Zuma's second State of the Nation address on Thursday? We spoke to some of our readers about what they are expecting from their president this year.