State Of The Nation 2016
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EFF’s Sona stunt may have saved Mbete
Those who live in dictatorships watched in awe as Julius Malema led a campaign to test the ANC’s commitment to the rule of law, writes Bheki Makhubu.
Sona debate: No laughing matter this time around
Insults and an EFF walkout aside, it was strictly business for President Jacob Zuma and Co during the Sona debate.
Zuma: Preventing downgrade a top priority
Government will work to avert a downgrade and focus on fixing domestic issues that have thwarted confidence in SA’s economy, the president said.
Top quotes from the Sona debate
Insults, nursery rhymes and fairytales: Here are the best quotes from the first two days of the State of the Nation address debate.
Zuma trips lightly over scandals in Sona debate
The president chose to focus on rebooting the economy and unification, ignoring contentious issues such as Nkandla, nuclear and student protests.
Letters to the editor: February 19 to 25 2016
Readers write in about the State of the Nation Address, racism, and the value of history.
Clowns, Star Wars and nursery rhymes dominate Sona debate
Both ANC and opposition MPs happily drew on fantasy and storytelling to insult one another in the first day of the State of the Nation debate.
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?
Gordhan must table a radical budget
To satisfy taxpayers and ratings agencies, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan will have to announce serious and immediate cuts in the 2016 budget speech.
Sona debate: Malema apologises for helping bring Zuma to power
The president’s leadership ‘can be summed up into the Guptas, Nkandla and Umshini Wami’ said Julius Malema, before walking out of Parliament.
Zuma deserves no respect, should resign – Maimane
During the parliamentary debate on the State of the Nation address, DA leader Mmusi Maimane slammed the president for living in a ‘parallel universe’.
Did Zuma get his Sona facts straight?
From load-shedding to HIV, how accurate were President Jacob Zuma’s claims during his State of the Nation address last week?
Sona 2016: Reaction from opposition parties
The DA lamented Zuma’s "missed opportunity" and also joined the IFP in condemning the EFF’s interruptions.
Sona 2016 analysis: Zuma’s ‘business as usual’ approach insufficient
Analysts say Zuma’s speech failed to show meaningful change in policy direction and is unlikely to stand in the way of a credit rating downgrade.
Sona 2016: A speech that failed to inspire
President Jacob Zuma opted for a safe approach as he delivered a speech that was clearly meant to appease investors and the ANC’s alliance partners.