Most political parties were cautiously optimistic about Ramaphosa’s speech, saying his lofty promises could be faulted if he doesn’t deliver on them
Ultimately, the President’s speech was a rallying cry for South Africans to work together as a united nation, to overcome the divisions they face.
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The “new dawn” philosophy was the overriding message of newly elected president Cyril Ramaphosa as he delivered his maiden State of the Nation address
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Mashatile said there were no objections from the ANC caucus and that ‘comrades’ had been waiting to hear what the next move would be.
Magashule made this statement at a press briefing on Tuesday where he announced that the ANC national executive committee has decided to recall Zuma.
Members of the ANC NEC have arrived in Irene, Centurion, to discuss President Jacob Zuma’s future in office
Mantashe says Ramaphosa is dealing with a “complex situation”, however, officials were agreed on the “end game.”
‘But watching the spectacle of Zuma’s political death unfold so agonisingly has revealed much about the gaping holes in the ANC leadership’
In an attempt to allay frustration, ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday that talks with Zuma about the "transition" were ongoing.
SONA has been postponed and Parliament is expecting to recover funds that were spent in preparation of the event.
Duarte says the ANC’s NEC need to put an end to speculation around Zuma’s future, as its decision will bind all members
‘It gives us an opportunity to have a Sona that is not chaotic…that gives our hope to our people and an opportunity to have a Sona of our dreams’
The ANC deputy secretary general made it clear that Zuma’s dignity was still a central concern amid attempts from all corners to have him removed
The national executive committee (NEC) will meet on Wednesday to discuss Zuma’s recall as recommended by the NWC.
‘Amongst the issues to be tabled to the special NEC meeting will be preparations for the State of the Nation Address’
In recent weeks the Presidency has been at pains to demonstrate the continued longevity of Zuma’s presidency
‘We don’t need the Speaker to give us permission to debate the motion of no confidence. We have given her an opportunity and she failed’
This year’s SONA will go ahead as planned next week, irrespective of who is president of the country, parliament’s presiding officers said.
Replying to MPs who debated his State of the Nation address, the president said the issue of land ownership should be tackled head on.
The assembly on Cape Town’s Grand Parade will focus on the ANC’s views of radical transformation
The ancient tradition is having to adapt to changing times with more women involved and the younger generation seeing it as a paying job.