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State Of The Nation Address

Zuma digs in heels ahead of Sona
Article
/ 2 February 2018

Zuma digs in heels ahead of Sona

The president ‘will risk impeachment’ as he fights to the bitter end to exit on his own terms.

By Staff Reporter
Parties unite to trip up JZ over Sona
Article
/ 2 February 2018

Parties unite to trip up JZ over Sona

Whether it’s through the opposition or the ANC itself, the road to Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation address is littered with potholes

By Dineo Bendile
Phosa must own up to his role in mess
Article
/ 24 February 2017

Phosa must own up to his role in mess

Human beings are allowed to change their views – but it is crucial to own this evolution. It is important to face up to your past behaviour.

By Eusebius McKaiser
Nationalisation will be the key pawn in this year’s game of politics
Article
/ 21 February 2017

Nationalisation will be the key pawn in this year’s game of politics

Nationalisation would leave people at the mercy of a government that has already proven to be self-serving and intent on growing personal wealth.

By Given Sigauqwe
The weekly pop sack: Life in the time of disgrace
Article
/ 17 February 2017

The weekly pop sack: Life in the time of disgrace

​South Africa lost some more moral ground last weekend.

By Kuntha Ndimande
​The nuts and bolts of radical economic transformation
Article
/ 14 February 2017

​The nuts and bolts of radical economic transformation

President Jacob Zuma outlined an agenda that will create jobs and change the face of the economy.

By Staff Reporter
The state is sick and, while it’s ill, it can’t fix the economy
Analysis
/ 14 February 2017

The state is sick and, while it’s ill, it can’t fix the economy

A crippled state, like an ailing patient, cannot heal itself, but needs a visionary leader to perform emergency surgery in a selfless and moral way.

By Jason Musyoka
​Jerry Springer-esque Parliament standoffs essential in strengthening democracy
Article
/ 13 February 2017

​Jerry Springer-esque Parliament standoffs essential in strengthening democracy

While the brawls can’t be condoned, they are a perfect indication of the multiplicity of views that exist in our Parliament.

By Given Sigauqwe
Sona, a year on: Few hits, many misses
Article
/ 10 February 2017

Sona, a year on: Few hits, many misses

A minimum wage is one of only a handful of 2016 State of the Nation pledges to have actually materialised

By Dineo Bendile and Govan Whittles
Eerie quiet outside Parliament ahead of Sona
Article
/ 9 February 2017

Eerie quiet outside Parliament ahead of Sona

Army deployment follows intelligence reports which suggested massive unrest and the erection of shacks as a symbolic protest at Sona.

By Staff Reporter
Panic adds urgency to ANC rhetoric
Article
/ 9 February 2017

Panic adds urgency to ANC rhetoric

The party knows it is facing a tough election battle in 2019 and it needs to regain its revolutionary image

By Staff Reporter
Malema to Zuma: We’ll see you at Sona
Article
/ 1 February 2017

Malema to Zuma: We’ll see you at Sona

Speaking exclusively to the Mail & Guardian, the Economic Freedom Fighters leader reveals why he believes the president wants a third term.

By Raeesa Pather and Dineo Bendile
Not in praise of Zuma’s presidency
Analysis
/ 17 February 2016

Not in praise of Zuma’s presidency

Was there perhaps widely felt criticism hidden in the praise singer’s exaltation of President Jacob Zuma at the 2016 State of the Nation Address?

By Staff Reporter
Mugabe to face parliamentary grilling
Africa
/ 27 August 2015

Mugabe to face parliamentary grilling

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe will be quizzed on the economic crisis following his State of the Nation speech.

By Xolisani Ncube
Zuma adds humorous touch to Sona debate response
Article
/ 19 February 2015

Zuma adds humorous touch to Sona debate response

The president was in top form, from "commending" Julius Malema and calling Mangosuthu Buthelezi the "voice of reason", to giving a history lesson.

By Thulani Gqirana
Mahlobo blames Sona signal disruptions on ‘glitches’
Article
/ 19 February 2015

Mahlobo blames Sona signal disruptions on ‘glitches’

State Security Minister David Mahlobo has denied reports of signal jamming at the State of the Nation Address, blaming it on equipment glitches.

By Sapaxxxx
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
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
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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Article
/ 3 February 2015

EFF threat not for Cabinet to discuss – Radebe

Minister in the Presidency Jeff Radebe says that the EFF’s threat to disrupt the State of the Nation address is an issue Parliament must deal with.

By Sapa
No image available
Article
/ 14 January 2015

Convention stands between Zuma and EFF during Sona

While putting questions to the president during his State of the Nation address isn’t against the rules, doing so would go against the "norm".

By Thulani Gqirana
Malema gives and receives an earful in Parliament
Article
/ 18 June 2014

Malema gives and receives an earful in Parliament

EFF leader Julius Malema tore into President Jacob Zuma at the Sona debate, but also received a lot of criticism.

By Andisiwe Makinana
SA economy needs radical reconstruction, say political groups
Article
/ 18 June 2014

SA economy needs radical reconstruction, say political groups

Cosatu’s Zwelinzima Vavi and opposition parties have harshly criticised Jacob Zuma’s Sona, with some calling for a radical change to economic policy.

By Matuma Letsoala
Economic week ahead: State of the Nation
Article
/ 16 June 2014

Economic week ahead: State of the Nation

President Jacob Zuma will give his State of the Nation address this week, while elsewhere investors will focus on eurozone inflation updates.

By Matt Quigley
Zuma promises ‘socioeconomic’ changes after election
Article
/ 20 February 2014

Zuma promises ‘socioeconomic’ changes after election

President Jacob Zuma has told National Assembly that government would launch a drive to tackle poverty and inequality after the elections.

By Emsie Ferreira
Sona debate: So where are the good stories?
Article
/ 19 February 2014

Sona debate: So where are the good stories?

There was a great deal of story-telling in Parliament as party after party tried to use the "good story to tell" phrase to their own end.

By Verashni Pillay
Sona debate focuses on ANC’s ‘good story’
Article
/ 18 February 2014

Sona debate focuses on ANC’s ‘good story’

While ANC MPs stuck to the "good story" line, opposition parties in Parliament aimed to poke holes in last week’s State of the Nation address.

By Andisiwe Makinana
Mazibuko warns on Zuma impeachment at Sona debate
Article
/ 18 February 2014

Mazibuko warns on Zuma impeachment at Sona debate

DA parliamentary leader Lindiwe Mazibuko has vowed to table a motion to impeach President Jacob Zuma if the Nkandla report implicates him.

By Staff Reporter
Sona 2014: Zuma raises concern over mining, protests
Article
/ 13 February 2014

Sona 2014: Zuma raises concern over mining, protests

In his State of the Nation address, President Jacob Zuma highlighted his administration’s successes but also expressed worry over violent protests.

By Andisiwe Makinana, Lynley Donnelly and Matuma Letsoala
Bedazzled red carpet for Sona 2014
Article
/ 13 February 2014

Bedazzled red carpet for Sona 2014

The red carpet in the parliamentary precinct lit up with colour as MPs and invited guests dazzled with their glamorous and not-so-glamorous outfits.

By Sapa
Parties, unions give Zuma wishlist for Sona
Article
/ 12 February 2014

Parties, unions give Zuma wishlist for Sona

Expectations for President Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation address has varied widely, with some hoping he will announce his retirement.

By Sapa
State of the Nation budget drops by R2m – Parliament
Article
/ 11 February 2014

State of the Nation budget drops by R2m – Parliament

Parliament has announced that there will be two State of the Nation addresses in 2014, and says the cost of the first one will be R5.7-million.

By Sapa
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