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    Ramaphosa's plan to create 2 million jobs for unemployed youth

    The Expanded Public Works Programme, the Youth Employment Service, and the National Youth Service are all set to continue.

    1066 days ago
  • FILE: Members of the EFF arrive at Parliament ahead of Sona on 20 June 2019. Picture: EWN

    Pie in the sky: Opposition parties uninspired by Ramaphosa’s address

    Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema was more scathing, saying Ramaphosa didn’t seem to have a clue about what he wanted for South Africa.

    1066 days ago
  • President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the State of the Nation Address (Sona) in a joint sitting of Parliament on 20 June 2019. Picture: GCIS

    Looted R15 billion could be returned to the state – Ramaphosa

    The Special Tribunal, made up of eight judges, will fast-track civil claims brought to it by the Special Investigating Unit.

    1066 days ago
  • FILE: President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his State of the Nation Address on 20 June 2019. Picture: EWN.

    Everything you need to know from Sona 2019

    President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his State of the Nation Address on 20 June 2019. Here is everything you need to know.

    1066 days ago
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    'This is no time to dream' - Politicians react to Ramaphosa's Sona

    Politicians react to President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address where he outlined seven priorities for the new administration.

    1066 days ago
  • LIVE BLOG: 'Our future is greater than our past' - Ramaphosa

    President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers his third State of the Nation Address, which convenes SA's 6th Parliament

    1067 days ago
  • The South African Reserve Bank. Picture: Supplied.

    Ramaphosa's final word on the Reserve Bank's mandate

    More reach over transformation or to stick to its constitutional mandate? President Cyril Ramaphosa makes the Reserve Bank's requirements clear.

    1067 days ago
  • FILE: President Cyril Ramaphosa. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN.

    Ramaphosa's ambitious 7-pronged plan for SA

    What exactly does the president have in store for South Africans? EWN summarises the president’s 7 big promises from his State of the Nation Address.

    1067 days ago
  • FILE: President Cyril Ramaphosa. Picture: GCIS.

    President Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address

    President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his State of the Nation Address on 20 June in which he focused on seven priorities, including economic transformation and job creation as well as education, skills and health.

    1067 days ago
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    The moment a Khoisan praise singer ushered in President Ramaphosa

    For the first time in history, a Khoisan praise singer led the president of South Africa into Parliament for a State of the Nation Address.

    1067 days ago
  • FILE: Public Works officials rolling the red carpet outside the Parliamentary precinct ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s third State of the Nation Address on 20 June 2019.  Picture: @GCISMedia/Twitter.

    Behind the spotlight: The people working behind the scenes at Sona 2019

    Thursday’s Sona was the first one the South African Navy Band played in the last 10 years.

    1067 days ago
  • FILE: Members of the EFF arrive at Parliament ahead of Sona on 20 June 2019. Picture: EWN

    EFF caucus to decide on posing ‘urgent questions’ to Ramaphosa, says Shivambu

    While Parliament’s presiding officers have said they don’t anticipate any disruptions for the Sona, the outcome of that meeting could change things.

    1067 days ago
  •  FILE: President Cyril Ramaphosa delivering his State of the Nation Address in the National Assembly on 20 June 2019. Picture: Twitter/@PresidencyZA

    WATCH: President Ramaphosa's Sona 2019

    President Cyril Ramaphosa is delivering the State of the Nation Address in the National Assembly.

    1067 days ago
  • Public Works and Infrastructure Development Minister Patricia de Lille. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    How do we grow SA’s economy? De Lille, others weigh in

    Ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa's address to the nation on Thursday night, De Lille emphasised the need for government to ensure an urgent turnaround at Eskom.

    1067 days ago
  • FILE: Former Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane. Picture: GCIS

    Zwane: Just give us a chance in Parliament's portfolio committees

    The former mineral resources minister said on Thursday he didn't understand why people were being so hard on him and his other colleagues.

    1067 days ago
  • EFF MP Floyd Shivambu and fellow MP Kenny Motsamai. Picture: Bertram Malgas/EWN.

    Floyd Shivambu: The EFF has never disrupted Parliament

    Ahead of Sona 2019, EFF deputy president Floyd Shivambu said that the EFF would have a meeting before the president’s address to decide whether they had urgent questions they needed to raise.

    1067 days ago
  • ANC Chief Whip Pemmy Majodina attends Sona 2019. Picture: Bertram Malgas/EWN.

    SONA 2019 GALLERY: Red makes a comeback - and not just for the EFF

    The red carpet at Sona 2019 had a bit of everything, from glam and glitz to traditional outfits.

    1067 days ago
  • Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    I love you and I'm here to protect you, Mkhwebane tells critics

    Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane made the comments ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s third State of the Nation Address on Thursday evening.

    1067 days ago
  • President Cyril Ramaphosa, National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise, and NCOP chairperson Amos Masondo did a quick walkabout of the parliamentary precinct on 19 June 2019 to see how the preparations outside and inside the National Assembly Chamber were going for the Sona 2019. Picture: @ParliamentofRSA/Twitter.

    Sona 2019: Less talk, more action expected from Ramaphosa

    Ramaphosa will deliver the first State of the Nation Address of the sixth administration at 7pm.

    1067 days ago
  • Cathy and the Trolley Dollies in Cape Town were the DA's special guests for the 2019 Sona on 20 June 2019. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    Guests, MPs walk the red carpet ahead of Sona 2019 address

    From security to the requisite red carpet, officials were doing final preparations for the address scheduled to start at 7pm.

    1067 days ago
  • FILE: A Bonteheuwel resident stands with a placard during a protest against gang violence on 29 August 2018. Picture: Shamiela Fisher/EWN

    Big hopes: S. Africans hope for more jobs & reduced crime after Sona 2019

    President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation on Thursday night, where he'll outline government's plans to tackle challenges the country faces.

    1067 days ago
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