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State Of The Nation 2015

Mbeki’s alleged remarks on Sona were a ‘distortion’
Article
/ 16 February 2015

Mbeki’s alleged remarks on Sona were a ‘distortion’

The Guardian reported Mbeki believed Zuma was wrong to not answer the EFF’s question about Nkandla, but his office says it was a misinterpretation.

By Sapa
Sona signal loss a ‘glitch’, says minister
Article
/ 15 February 2015

Sona signal loss a ‘glitch’, says minister

Cabinet ministers have downplayed the alleged signal jamming incident during the state of the nation address, calling it a "technical glitch".

By Emsie Ferreira
EFF vow to continue quest for Zuma to step down
Article
/ 13 February 2015

EFF vow to continue quest for Zuma to step down

EFF MP Reneiloe Mashabela will have to undergo surgery after her jaw was fractured in Parliament, allegedly when she was assaulted by police.

By Qaanitah Hunter
DA: Legal action against armed police entering Parliament
Article
/ 13 February 2015

DA: Legal action against armed police entering Parliament

The Democratic Alliance is looking at legal options that could stop armed police from entering Parliament unless there is a clear and present danger.

By Thulani Gqirana
Chaos in Parliament: ANC should have walked out
Article
/ 13 February 2015

Chaos in Parliament: ANC should have walked out

Yesterday was a disgrace to our democracy. Nobody won. We lost as a country. Worse, there was no leadership shown, writes Khaya Dlanga.

By Staff Reporter
In pictures: Zuma laughs as EFF MPs leave Parly
Article
/ 13 February 2015

In pictures: Zuma laughs as EFF MPs leave Parly

Unsurprisingly, President Jacob Zuma displayed some unacceptable behaviour during the chaos in Parliament when EFF MPs were escorted out.

By Sthembiso Sithole
ANC, Sanef condemn signal jamming at Sona
Article
/ 13 February 2015

ANC, Sanef condemn signal jamming at Sona

"Bring back the signal," people chanted, waving their cellphones at an electronic black box which was believed to be a jamming device.

By Sapa
ANC: Action should be taken against EFF MPs
Article
/ 13 February 2015

ANC: Action should be taken against EFF MPs

The ANC says action should be taken against the EFF, and that President Jacob Zuma did well in applying ANC policy in his Sona speech.

By Sapa and Staff Reporter
Opposition embarrassed by Sona, Parliament ruckus
Article
/ 13 February 2015

Opposition embarrassed by Sona, Parliament ruckus

Opposition parties reacted with varying degrees of disgust and disappointment in Parliament, from the EFF disruptions to Zuma’s ‘uninspiring’ speech.

By Sapa and Staff Reporter
Sona 2015: ‘We had to show them who is in charge’
Article
/ 13 February 2015

Sona 2015: ‘We had to show them who is in charge’

While the ANC celebrated their ‘victory’ over the removal of the EFF from Parliament, opposition parties believed it was an abuse of power.

By Qaanitah Hunter and Mmanaledi Mataboge
An eyewitness account of Sona 2015
Article
/ 13 February 2015

An eyewitness account of Sona 2015

The divisions in the EFF are now apparent. But while Zuma remains in power, the EFF will always have something to bind it.

By Richard Calland
Zuma’s Sona: Eskom bailed out, EFF booted out
Article
/ 12 February 2015

Zuma’s Sona: Eskom bailed out, EFF booted out

President Jacob Zuma said the "War Room", established in December, was working with Eskom to stabilise electricity supply and contain load shedding.

By Matuma Letsoala and Thulani Gqirana
Watch: EFF members dragged out of Parliament
Article
/ 12 February 2015

Watch: EFF members dragged out of Parliament

Dramatic footage recorded inside Parliament shows security personnel dragging and pushing members of the EFF out of the House.

By Sapa
EFF thrown out for disrupting Sona, DA walks out
Article
/ 12 February 2015

EFF thrown out for disrupting Sona, DA walks out

EFF members were thrown out of Parliament after they disrupted President Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation Address, and the DA walked out in protest.

By Sapa
Sona: Zuma expected to receive hostile reception
Article
/ 12 February 2015

Sona: Zuma expected to receive hostile reception

With the economy in a precarious state, and the load-shedding crisis adding to the country’s woes, President Jacob Zuma is under pressure.

By Wendell Roelf
Malema loyalists attack Andile Mngxitama at press briefing
Article
/ 12 February 2015

Malema loyalists attack Andile Mngxitama at press briefing

In an attempt to stop a press briefing held by Andile Mngxitama, an EFF faction committed to leader Julius Malema attempted to physically attack him.

By Qaanitah Hunter and Staff Reporter
Sona 2015: Just another day at the office for DA
Article
/ 12 February 2015

Sona 2015: Just another day at the office for DA

DA MPs refuse to participate in the State of the Nation Address red carpet festivities saying today is about the real issues SA faces.

By Thulani Gqirana
Sona 2015: The walk falls short of the talk
Article
/ 12 February 2015

Sona 2015: The walk falls short of the talk

We looked at the data to see if Zuma had lived up to promises he made in the seven speeches leading up to this year’s State of the Nation address.

By Laura Grant
More jobs and energy security, Cosatu tells Zuma ahead of Sona
Article
/ 11 February 2015

More jobs and energy security, Cosatu tells Zuma ahead of Sona

As the president’s State of the Nation address draws near, the federation is asking for extra government spending to boost the ailing economy.

By Thulani Gqirana and Mmanaledi Mataboge
Religious leaders fail to resolve EFF’s Sona threat
Article
/ 11 February 2015

Religious leaders fail to resolve EFF’s Sona threat

EFF repeated its threat to interrupt Zuma’s State of the Nation Address after revealing religious leaders had tried and failed to mediate in the row.

By Sapa
DA delivers ‘real state of the nation’
Article
/ 11 February 2015

DA delivers ‘real state of the nation’

Opposition leaders led supporters to the gates of Parliament where they presented a scathing attack on the efficiency and progress of the ANC.

By Thulani Gqirana
Opposition asked to ‘pay back the money’ for boycotting Sona afterparty
Article
/ 10 February 2015

Opposition asked to ‘pay back the money’ for boycotting Sona afterparty

Deputy speaker of the National Assembly said political parties that will not be attending the R4.5-million functions should be held accountable.

By Thulani Gqirana
Sona 2015: Will Zuma own up?
Article
/ 10 February 2015

Sona 2015: Will Zuma own up?

The address is a chance for the president to face the nation. Here are five things the nation is hoping for.

By Staff Reporter
Zuma has a bad story to tell
Article
/ 5 February 2015

Zuma has a bad story to tell

Ahead of elections and President Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation address, the ruling party has admitted it messed up and broke many promises.

By Qaanitah Hunter, Mmanaledi Mataboge and Thulani Gqirana
Editorial: Zuma, the people tweet ‘deliver’
Article
/ 5 February 2015

Editorial: Zuma, the people tweet ‘deliver’

The voters’ patience is waning, even turning violent.

By Editorial
Zuma asked to resign and legalise dagga
Article
/ 4 February 2015

Zuma asked to resign and legalise dagga

The presidency invited South Africans on social media to recommend topics for Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation address – and we obliged.

By Sapa
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