Sona 2022
latest news & developments
Mr President, the government can — and should — create jobs
The private sector, experts say, cannot alone be entrusted with the important task of stopping South Africa’s unemployment tailspin
Ramaphosa needs muscle to implement Sona promises
The biggest challenge the president has is the bureaucratic implementation.
Tourism sector braces for Covid-19 fifth wave
Industry says PCR tests and other restrictions are impeding the recovery of the industry.
Opposition parties highlight contradictions and DA-lite approach in Sona address
In his State of the Nation address, President Cyril Ramaphosa said improvement of the business environment would now sit within the presidency and former Exxaro chief executive…
Business reacts: Sona commitments will not move the dial — yet
Though the president’s speech hit the right notes, business will be looking out for delivery over promises.
Sona 2022: We will continue to support gas development — Ramaphosa
But Greenpeace Africa says the president must let go of ‘gas fantasies’
Sona 2022: Business to assist NPA; Kenya helps Ramaphosa on metal theft
Opposition parties say the need for private-sector involvement in state affairs is proof of a ‘failing dummy cabinet’
Sona 2022: Ramaphosa extends R350 grant for another year
In the meantime, government will mull the best options to replace this grant with another form of income support
Sona 2022: Ramaphosa mildly heckled during his address
As the president spoke about state capture, opposition MPs murmured disparagingly in a manner previously reserved for his predecessor Jacob Zuma
Sona 2022: ‘Water is South Africa’s most precious natural resource’ — Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa said planned institutional reform will improve the enforcement of water standards at municipal level
Sona 2022: Ramaphosa says private sector can dig South Africa out of jobs and growth slump
The president’s strategy to stop the unemployment crisis from spiralling includes cutting red tape and focusing on infrastructure investment
Sona 2022: Government taking ‘firm steps’ to reduce energy shortfalls — Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa says fundamental changes are underway in South Africa’s beleaguered energy sector
READ IT IN FULL: Ramaphosa’s state of the nation address
The president promised that the state will act on the findings of the Zondo commission and vowed to cut red tape to facilitate job creation
Sona 2022: ‘Don’t tear our democracy apart’, says Ramaphosa
The president promised that the state will act on the findings of the Zondo commission and vowed to cut red tape to facilitate job creation
Sona 2022: Ramaphosa must make ‘decisive statements’ — opposition parties
Talk is over, the country needs action says Chief Zwelivelile Mandla Mandela ahead of the State of the Nation address