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State Of The Nation Address

Parly’s chief whips united in removing Zuma
Article
/ 14 February 2018

Parly’s chief whips united in removing Zuma

Ramaphosa likely to be sworn in as president on Friday and deliver SONA same day

By Govan Whittles
Zuma refuses to stand down in rambling interview
Article
/ 14 February 2018

Zuma refuses to stand down in rambling interview

Zuma said that the "narrative" that he was "defying" the ANC was wrong, but that he would not resign as instructed.

By Paddy Harper
DEVELOPING: New president to be sworn in tomorrow
Article
/ 14 February 2018

DEVELOPING: New president to be sworn in tomorrow

Mashatile said there were no objections from the ANC caucus and that ‘comrades’ had been waiting to hear what the next move would be.

By Kiri Rupiah
ANC members can’t vote with their conscience in motion of no confidence – Magashule
Article
/ 13 February 2018

ANC members can’t vote with their conscience in motion of no confidence – Magashule

Magashule made this statement at a press briefing on Tuesday where he announced that the ANC national executive committee has decided to recall Zuma.

By Raeesa Pather
State of cohesion in the nation needs to be seriously addressed
Article
/ 9 February 2018

State of cohesion in the nation needs to be seriously addressed

If social cohesion is not defined and a social pact not developed, democracy is further undermined and inequality, along racial lines, widens

By Charmaine Smith
Opposition parties plan national shutdown to force Zuma’s exit
Article
/ 8 February 2018

Opposition parties plan national shutdown to force Zuma’s exit

In an attempt to allay frustration, ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday that ​talks with Zuma about the "transition" were ongoing.

By Lizeka Tandwa
Sona on ice but it’s business as usual for Parliament
Article
/ 7 February 2018

Sona on ice but it’s business as usual for Parliament

SONA has been postponed and Parliament is expecting to recover funds that were spent in preparation of the event.

By Staff Reporter
State of the Nation Address postponed
Article
/ 6 February 2018

State of the Nation Address postponed

The budget speech will go on as planned, but the National Council of Provinces chairperson says Sona will be postponed for no more than a week.

By Staff Reporter
Duarte: South Africa wouldn’t want Zuma to be embarrassed
Article
/ 6 February 2018

Duarte: South Africa wouldn’t want Zuma to be embarrassed

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

By Dineo Bendile
ANC wants SONA postponed until after Zuma resigns
Article
/ 6 February 2018

ANC wants SONA postponed until after Zuma resigns

The national executive committee (NEC) will meet on Wednesday to discuss Zuma’s recall as recommended by the NWC.

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
Zuma defies the ANC top 6 claiming people ‘still love’ him
Article
/ 6 February 2018

Zuma defies the ANC top 6 claiming people ‘still love’ him

"Zuma told them that he has survived eight or nine votes of no confidence and he believes he will survive another one."

By Tshidi Madia and Mahlatse Mahlase
Is Wednesday D-Day for Zuma?
Article
/ 5 February 2018

Is Wednesday D-Day for Zuma?

‘Amongst the issues to be tabled to the special NEC meeting will be preparations for the State of the Nation Address’

By Mahlatse Mahlase
Motion of no confidence in Zuma scheduled for February 22
Article
/ 2 February 2018

Motion of no confidence in Zuma scheduled for February 22

This year’s SONA will go ahead as planned next week, irrespective of who is president of the country, parliament’s presiding officers said.

By Paul Herman
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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