Sona 2016
Parly to investigate Zuma’s deployment of Sona troops
DA Chief Whip John Steenhuisen says the party could find no record of President Zuma having informed Parliament of the troop deployment in 2016.
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Sona 2017: Security expected to be tighter than ever
The secretary to Parliament says preparations are on track for the event, which will cost an estimated R4 million.
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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.
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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.
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Zuma doubts ‘economic Codesa’ will help SA
The economy has been under strain over the last 12 months, compounded by load shedding last year.
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‘Opposition members are doing SA a disservice by misbehaving’
The president called for a change in behaviour, saying MPs need to be united.
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Zuma steers clear of opposition’s attacks during #SonaDebate
The president says there are many positives to build on despite the global economic crisis.
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#SonaDebate: Zuma focuses on economy
President Zuma says his address last week was about uniting the country to boost the economy.
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ANC MPs slam EFF, DA in Parliament
EFF leader Julius Malema was called an 'impimpi' after he disclosed information about the ANC.
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'Planet Zuma' to eclipse Parliament at 2pm
After two days of heated debates, the president will respond to opposition parties in Parliament.
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Opposition parties accused of ‘talking down the economy’
Ebrahim Patel accused the DA and EFF of 'schoolboy debating tactics', like inventing imaginary prophets.
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Steehnuisen apologises, calm restored at Sona debate
Steenhuisen laid into Tau after he ruled MPs could not be described as being part of factions.
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#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.
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#SonaDebate: Joemat-Pettersson delivers blows to opposition parties
She says the African National Congress will be around long after Julius Malema is gone.
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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.
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Malema 'airs ANC’s dirty laundry' in Parly
Malema accused President Zuma of being under the sway of the influential Gupta family.
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Julius 'Got Your Files' Malema
Twitter reacts as Malema outs Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula.
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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.
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#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.
