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State Of The Nation 2019

In his Sona speech, Ramaphosa must tread the line between promises and reality
Article
/ 12 February 2020

In his Sona speech, Ramaphosa must tread the line between promises and reality

South Africa has a slew of service-delivery problems, most notably in the water and electricity sectors. The time for promises is over: what the country needs is action

By Bongekile Macupe
Ramaphosa’s Sona affirms Reserve Bank mandate
Article
/ 20 June 2019

Ramaphosa’s Sona affirms Reserve Bank mandate

President Cyril Ramaphosa reaffirms mandate of the SARB, but says price stability while necessary is not a sufficient condition for economic growth.

By Natasha Marrian
Bill to be tabled to rescue Eskom, Ramaphosa says
Article
/ 20 June 2019

Bill to be tabled to rescue Eskom, Ramaphosa says

Presidents promises work on the troubled power utility, but the real work will be left to the next budget speech

By Lynley Donnelly
Ramaphosa’s Sona outlines seven priorities for sixth administration
Article
/ 20 June 2019

Ramaphosa’s Sona outlines seven priorities for sixth administration

Implementation is the key focus for President Cyril Ramaphosa, who admits there are limits to what can be delivered due to state of public finances

By Natasha Marrian
LIVESTREAM: President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers Sona
Article
/ 20 June 2019

LIVESTREAM: President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers Sona

President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers his first State of the Nation address since being elected

By Mg Online and Staff Reporter
EFF to decide on whether it will disrupt Ramaphosa’s Sona
Article
/ 20 June 2019

EFF to decide on whether it will disrupt Ramaphosa’s Sona

EFF mum on whether it will raise public protector issue with Ramaphosa during Sona

By Lester Kiewit
Budget 2019: Citizens and civil society cannot afford to relax
Article
/ 23 February 2019

Budget 2019: Citizens and civil society cannot afford to relax

With a shortfall in revenue collection, where will the state get much-needed cash?

By Paul Kariuki
Post State of the Nation Address
Article
/ 15 February 2019

Post State of the Nation Address

Suggestions were made for South African citizens to spoil their ballots, to show politicians how dissatisfied they are

By Advertorial Supplement
Gordhan promises action to keep the lights on
Article
/ 12 February 2019

Gordhan promises action to keep the lights on

During the Sona debate, the public enterprises minister outlined the steps being taken to halt load-shedding

By Lester Kiewit
MPs to tackle Ramaphosa Sona speech
Article
/ 12 February 2019

MPs to tackle Ramaphosa Sona speech

Two days have been set aside for legislators to either critique or applaud President Ramaphosa’s Sona speech

By Lester Kiewit
President pulls out all the stops
Article
/ 8 February 2019

President pulls out all the stops

Breaking down President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address

By Staff Reporter
The State of the Nation in numbers
Article
/ 8 February 2019

The State of the Nation in numbers

Of all Sona speeches, Motlanthe spoke the most, while Zuma spoke the least

By M&G Data Desk and Jacques Coetzee
Sona 2019: Ramaphosa’s renewed urgency welcomed
Article
/ 7 February 2019

Sona 2019: Ramaphosa’s renewed urgency welcomed

But critical detail is still needed when it comes to plans to address the country’s economic challenges, starting with Eskom

By Lynley Donnelly and Tebogo Tshwane
Sona 2019: Thuma mina, again. Please?
Article
/ 7 February 2019

Sona 2019: Thuma mina, again. Please?

It’s an election year. The president knows he is effectively asking the nation to trust him to lead the nation again

By Raeesa Pather
Special NPA unit to deal with Zondo commission evidence to be set up
Article
/ 7 February 2019

Special NPA unit to deal with Zondo commission evidence to be set up

The NPA will soon have an investigating directorate to deal with graft allegations which have emerged at the state capture inquiry

By Raeesa Pather
Sona protestors out early to get their voices heard
Article
/ 7 February 2019

Sona protestors out early to get their voices heard

Various groups are picketing in hopes of getting President Cyril Ramaphosa to address their concerns

By Lester Kiewit
Eskom, state-owned enterprises, law and order — Ramaphosa’s uphill battle
Article
/ 7 February 2019

Eskom, state-owned enterprises, law and order — Ramaphosa’s uphill battle

Before President Ramaphosa begins his second State of the Nation address, senior M&G journalists unpack the challenges facing the president

By Staff Reporter
WATCH LIVE: 2019 State of the nation address
Article
/ 7 February 2019

WATCH LIVE: 2019 State of the nation address

Watch SONA 2019 live from Cape Town

By Mg Online and Staff Reporter

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