Sorry, Mr President, infrastructure alone won't drive growth

Analysts say the infrastructure drive unveiled by President Zuma must be combined with other programmes if it is to succeed in growing SA's economy.

The state of our nation -- how others see us

Six immigrants give their views on life in their adopted country.

Analysis: The State of the Nation speech decoded

President Zuma has delivered one of his better State of the Nation speeches since taking office in 2009. Our politics team breaks it down for us.

'Fix your broken promises, Mr President'

The DA has detailed 10 broken promises since the President's State of the Nation speech last year, and thinks this year will be "more of the same".

Zuma has a tough nut to crack in SONA

South Africa's rampant unemployment and sluggish economy loom over President Jacob Zuma as he prepares to deliver his State of the Nation address.

No room at the trough: Indaba palaver kicks MPs to the kerb

MPs will be served their fancy State of the Nation dinner in a parking lot, as the normal venue for the banquet is being used by the Mining Indaba.

Zuma 'still working' on State of the Nation address

The president is likely to focus on the need for South Africa to move decisively on programmes and policies that have served the country well so far.

The State of the Nation speech Zuma won't give …

To quote Tony Blair, I have three main priorities -- education, education, education ...

Dreams of China vs local realities

Zuma looking to China for infrastructure development.

How powerful is Parliament really?

Join the Mail & Guardian at our Critical Thinking Forum debating the power of Parliament.

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