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EFF leader Julius Malema
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Malema: Ramaphosa’s denial on government job creation ‘dangerous’

President Cyril Ramaphosa Lindiwe Sisulu
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SONA 2022: Did Ramaphosa take a ‘constitutional’ jab at Sisulu?

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SONA 2022: ‘I wouldn’t be here if not for vaccine’ – Ramaphosa

EFF leader Julius Malema
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Malema: Ramaphosa’s denial on government job creation ‘dangerous’

President Cyril Ramaphosa Lindiwe Sisulu
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SONA 2022: Did Ramaphosa take a ‘constitutional’ jab at Sisulu?

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SONA 2022: ‘I wouldn’t be here if not for vaccine’ – Ramaphosa

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SONA 2022: Who is poet Mosimanegape Jeremiah Jason?

By Dan Meyer10-02-2022 18:22

One highly anticipated feature of the annual SONA poem and ceremony is the reading of a poem by an Imbongi, with Jason selected this year.

SONA 2022
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SONA 2022: WATCH Ramaphosa’s speech right here [live stream]

By Dan Meyer10-02-2022 13:37

Catch all the action from SONA 2022 right here as President Cyril Ramaphosa outlines government’s plans for the upcoming year.

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South Africa

Cape Town City Hall: Here’s what you need to know about the venue for SONA 2022

By Storm Simpson09-02-2022 16:12

The historic Cape Town City Hall will host the 2022 SONA. It is the first time since 1994 that the Address has been held outside of Parliament.

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‘Point of order’: Will the EFF disrupt Cyril’s SONA speech?

By Thabo Baloyi08-02-2022 20:48

The EFF have become synonymous with disrupting the State of the Nation Address (SONA) by raising endless points of order

SONA 2022
South Africa

SONA 2022: Parliament ready for ‘safe and secure’ Address at new venue

By Storm Simpson08-02-2022 18:14

‘Any action aimed at disrupting the SONA or intentionally contravening the law, will be dealt with accordingly within the ambit of the law.’

R350 grant Universal Basic Income Grant
South Africa

SONA 2022: Ramaphosa likely to extend SASSA SRD R350 grant

By Storm Simpson08-02-2022 14:47

President Ramaphosa is expected to announce the extension of the R350 grant beyond March 2022 in his speech on Thursday.

Steenhuisen SONA
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‘Criminal syndicate’: Steenhuisen slams ANC ahead of SONA 2022

By Dan Meyer08-02-2022 12:26

John Steenhuisen didn’t pull any punches when he launched a scathing appraisal of the ANC during his ‘true SONA’ address.

South Africa:
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SONA: Eskom vows to keep the lights on during Ramaphosa’s address

By Samantha Riddle08-02-2022 10:56

Eskom has promised to keep the lights on during Ramaphosa’s SONA, but can’t guarantee the same for the rest of the nation.

SONA 2022
Western Cape

Revealed: This is the FULL cost of SONA 2022 to the taxpayer

By Storm Simpson03-02-2022 15:01

The 2022 State of the Nation Address (SONA) will be held at the Cape Town City Hall and is expected to cost more than last year’s edition.

EFF
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EFF condemns SONA 2022 venue after learning of reduced capacity

By Samantha Riddle16-01-2022 18:35

The EFF has rejected the new venue for the State of the Nation Address after learning only 300 MPs may attend.

Parliament
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Parliament fire: Cape Town City Hall confirmed as SONA 2022 venue

By Samantha Riddle07-01-2022 13:35

Parliament’s Presiding Officers have confirmed that a new venue has been selected for the SONA 2022 following the fire.

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SONA: Parliament officials looking at alternative venues

By Thabo Baloyi07-01-2022 09:43

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis had offered some of the city’s official venues for Parliament to host the SONA and budget speech

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Parliament fire: SONA at City Hall? Cape Town offers assistance

By Thabo Baloyi03-01-2022 07:12

Parliament had said the fire occurred when preparations for the this year’s SONA and Budget speech were at an advanced stage

Steenhuisen Ramaphosa
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‘Smell the coffee? There’s no power to turn the kettle on’ – Steenhuisen on Cyril’s response

By Andrea Chothia18-02-2021 19:04

Shots fired or coffee beans brewed, DA leader John Steenhuisen is less than impressed with Ramaphosa’s response to the SONA debate.

Cyril Ramaphosa Parliament Live stream Thursday
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‘Fools are wise in hindsight’ – Ramaphosa unimpressed by SONA Debate insults

By Tom Head18-02-2021 17:24

Has Cyril Ramaphosa had the last laugh? The president responded to a torrent of SONA-themed criticism on Thursday – without breaking a sweat.

What the real SONA would say a
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What the real SONA would say about South Africa

By Lyse Comins18-02-2021 08:17

Zuma and his allies did not defeat the constitution – the constitution defeated them. His hold on the ANC and government was defeated.

Ramaphosa cookie monster sona debate
Offbeat

SONA Debate: Why Ramaphosa is being compared to the ‘Cookie Monster’

By Tom Head17-02-2021 18:37

Corruption – and not confectionary – has led a DA Shadow Minister to put Cyril Ramaphosa and the Cookie Monster in the same WhatsApp group.

Cyril Ramaphosa delivering his 2021 State of the Nation Address (Sona)
Business & Finance

Opinion: Ramaphosa’s sorry State of the Nation Address

By Natale Labia17-02-2021 08:53

An attempt at the soaring rhetoric once employed by Thabo Mbeki, Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address was crassly off cue.

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‘You will not see the end of your first term’ – Malema’s threat to Ramaphosa

By Tom Head16-02-2021 16:13

Things escalated QUICKLY on Tuesday. Julius Malema, also miffed with Cyril Ramaphosa’s links to Rupert and Oppenheimer, gave the president a stern warning.

DA motion of no confidence
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SONA Debate: Steenhuisen channels The Beatles to ridicule Ramaphosa

By Tom Head16-02-2021 15:01

John Steenhuisen went ‘full Beatles’ to criticise Cyril Ramaphosa during the SONA Debate, ending any hopes that the ANC and DA could ‘Come Together’.

SASSA SRD Grant:
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Three-month extension of R350 grant ‘inadequate,’ says Black Sash

By Andrea Chothia13-02-2021 11:35

While the extension of the R350 grant is a step in the right direction, SA human rights organisation Black Sash says it’s still insufficient.

COVID-19 Ters UIF
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COVID-19 Ters extension: These sectors may receive assistance

By Andrea Chothia12-02-2021 14:17

While details about the COVID-19 Ters extension are yet to be finalised, the UIF says it envisages certain sectors receiving assistance.

Siphokazi Jonas
Art and Artists

‘What Does Not Sink’: Sona triumph for poet Siphokazi Jonas

By Martin Myers12-02-2021 11:14

Poetry powerhouse Siphokazi Jonas performed her moving work at the annual State of the Nation address. Image: Supplied

ANC door-to-door coronavirus
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‘Empty promises’ – DA, EFF lay into Ramaphosa’s Sona 2021

By Thabo Baloyi12-02-2021 09:42

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced key measures in his Sona, namely handling the COVID-19 pandemic, fighting corruption and fixing the economy

ramaphosa no-confidence
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Sona 2021: Ramaphosa appoints anti-corruption body

By Thabo Baloyi12-02-2021 07:48

President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasised in his State of the Nation Address (Sona) that government has made strides in the fight against corruption

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