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.
Cabinet ministers have downplayed the alleged signal jamming incident during the state of the nation address, calling it a "technical glitch".
EFF MP Reneiloe Mashabela will have to undergo surgery after her jaw was fractured in Parliament, allegedly when she was assaulted by police.
The Democratic Alliance is looking at legal options that could stop armed police from entering Parliament unless there is a clear and present danger.
Yesterday was a disgrace to our democracy. Nobody won. We lost as a country. Worse, there was no leadership shown, writes Khaya Dlanga.
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Unsurprisingly, President Jacob Zuma displayed some unacceptable behaviour during the chaos in Parliament when EFF MPs were escorted out.
"Bring back the signal," people chanted, waving their cellphones at an electronic black box which was believed to be a jamming device.
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.
Opposition parties reacted with varying degrees of disgust and disappointment in Parliament, from the EFF disruptions to Zuma’s ‘uninspiring’ speech.
While the ANC celebrated their ‘victory’ over the removal of the EFF from Parliament, opposition parties believed it was an abuse of power.
The divisions in the EFF are now apparent. But while Zuma remains in power, the EFF will always have something to bind it.
President Jacob Zuma said the "War Room", established in December, was working with Eskom to stabilise electricity supply and contain load shedding.
Dramatic footage recorded inside Parliament shows security personnel dragging and pushing members of the EFF out of the House.
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.
With the economy in a precarious state, and the load-shedding crisis adding to the country’s woes, President Jacob Zuma is under pressure.
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.
DA MPs refuse to participate in the State of the Nation Address red carpet festivities saying today is about the real issues SA faces.
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.
As the president’s State of the Nation address draws near, the federation is asking for extra government spending to boost the ailing economy.
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.
Opposition leaders led supporters to the gates of Parliament where they presented a scathing attack on the efficiency and progress of the ANC.
Deputy speaker of the National Assembly said political parties that will not be attending the R4.5-million functions should be held accountable.
The address is a chance for the president to face the nation. Here are five things the nation is hoping for.
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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.
The voters’ patience is waning, even turning violent.
The presidency invited South Africans on social media to recommend topics for Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation address – and we obliged.