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FILE: An SANDF soldier patrols in the streets near the Parliament ahead of the State Of The Nation Address. Picture: AFP

Sona 2016

Parly to investigate Zuma’s deployment of Sona troops

By Gaye Davis

DA Chief Whip John Steenhuisen says the party could find no record of President Zuma having informed Parliament of the troop deployment in 2016.

  • FILE: ANC MPs congratulate the President after his response to the Sona 2015 debate. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

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  • President Jacob Zuma addressing the nation after meettng with the management and leadership of universities as well as student leaders to discuss the stalemate with regards to university fee increases on 23 October 2015. Picture: GCIS.

    OPINION: SA is a country laced with irony

    Judith February asks how did we descend so fast from the iconic, principled Madiba to a compromised Zuma.

    2245 days ago
  • President Jacob Zuma in Parliament.

    Zuma appeals for unity in response to his critics

    In his response to the #SonaDebate, Zuma focused on the state of the economy & the need for united action.

    2279 days ago
  • Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    Zuma doubts ‘economic Codesa’ will help SA

    The economy has been under strain over the last 12 months, compounded by load shedding last year.

    2279 days ago
  • A screen grab of President Jacob Zuma addressing parliament on 18 February 2016 during his reply to the State of the Nation debate. Picture: YouTube.

    ‘Opposition members are doing SA a disservice by misbehaving’

    The president called for a change in behaviour, saying MPs need to be united.

    2279 days ago
  • A screen grab of President Jacob Zuma addressing Parliament on 18 February 2016, during his reply to the State of the Nation debate.

    Zuma steers clear of opposition’s attacks during #SonaDebate

    The president says there are many positives to build on despite the global economic crisis.

    2279 days ago
  • "A screen grab of President Jacob Zuma addressing parliament on 18 February 2016, during his reply to the State of the Nation debate.

    #SonaDebate: Zuma focuses on economy

    President Zuma says his address last week was about uniting the country to boost the economy.

    2279 days ago
  • A screengrab of ANC MP Buti Manamela speaking in Parliament during the second day of the State of the Nation Address debate.

    ANC MPs slam EFF, DA in Parliament

    EFF leader Julius Malema was called an 'impimpi' after he disclosed information about the ANC.

    2280 days ago
  • President Jacob Zuma. Picture: AFP.

    'Planet Zuma' to eclipse Parliament at 2pm

    After two days of heated debates, the president will respond to opposition parties in Parliament.

    2280 days ago
  • FILE: Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    Opposition parties accused of ‘talking down the economy’

    Ebrahim Patel accused the DA and EFF of 'schoolboy debating tactics', like inventing imaginary prophets.

    2280 days ago
  • FILE: DA Chief Whip John Steenhuisen. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    Steehnuisen apologises, calm restored at Sona debate

    Steenhuisen laid into Tau after he ruled MPs could not be described as being part of factions.

    2280 days ago
  • Members of Parliament up in arms as they insist the speaker of the house to leave. Picture: EWN.

    #SonaDebate: Sparks fly & tempers flare

    It all started when the DA took issue with Raseriti Tau’s decision to call Cope's Mosiuoa Lekota to order.

    2280 days ago
  • FILE: Energy Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson. Picture: YouTube screengrab.

    #SonaDebate: Joemat-Pettersson delivers blows to opposition parties

    She says the African National Congress will be around long after Julius Malema is gone.

    2280 days ago
  • FILE: National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete.

    Mbete rules out personal, private remarks from today’s Sona debate

    She says it’s her duty to make sure scandalous and improper matters don’t appear on the printed record.

    2280 days ago
  • FILE: EFF leader Julius Malema addresses the media on proceedings at Sona 2016 outside of the National Assembly. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Malema 'airs ANC’s dirty laundry' in Parly

    Malema accused President Zuma of being under the sway of the influential Gupta family.

    2281 days ago
  • A screen grab of EFF leader Julius Malema addressing parliament during the 2016 State of the Nation debate on 16 February 2016. Picture: YouTube.

    Julius 'Got Your Files' Malema

    Twitter reacts as Malema outs Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula.

    2281 days ago
  • President Jacob Zuma watching on during the 2016 State of the Nation debate on 16 February 2016. Picture: YouTube.

    Oh no they didn’t! #SonaDebate quotes that raised Parliament’s eyebrows

    Eyewitness News brings you some of this afternoon’s more outrageous quotes & statements.

    2281 days ago
  • FILE: A screen grab of DA leader Mmusi Maimane addressing parliament during the 2016 State of the Nation debate on 16 February 2016. Picture: YouTube.

    #SonaDebate: Maimane launches a scathing attack on Zuma

    Maimane told Zuma he is out of touch with the people and should do the honourable thing and resign.

    2281 days ago
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