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FILE: President Jacob Zuma. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

Sona update

Zuma blames international factors on poor economic growth

By Ray White

He says South Africa is not alone, as other emerging markets are also affected by poor growth.

  • President Zacob Zuma. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    #Sona2016: Parly to consider one capital to cut costs

    Jacob Zuma has said Parliament must consider the matter with much urgency as the cost is too big.

    2377 days ago
  • A screengrab of Economic Freedom Fighters MPs leave the house chanting "Zupta Must Fall" during President Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation Address on 11 February, 2016.

    #Sona2016: EFF, Cope walk out as Zuma attempts his speech

    After much back and forth, Mbete warned Julius Malema’s caucus to cooperate or leave.

    2377 days ago
  • Archbishop Thabo Makgoba. Picture: Facebook

    Archbishop Makgoba offers a prayer ahead of Sona

    Makgoba prays parliamentarians carry out their duties with a sense of accountability and transparency.

    2377 days ago
  • Speaker Baleka Mbete in Parliament. Picture: Aletta Harrison/EWN

    Mbete pleads with MPs to obey the rules of Parliament at #Sona2016

    Baleka Mbete has pleaded with political parties to allow President Jacob Zuma to deliver his speech.

    2377 days ago
  • President Jacob Zuma delivered an update on several initiatives and programs announced in his State of the Nation address at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on 11 August 2015. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    Analysis on Zuma’s update to the nation

    Political analyst Somadoda Fikeni discusses progress made since President Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation Address in February & the updated version he delivered in Pretoria yesterday.

    2561 days ago
  • President Jacob Zuma delivered an update on several initiatives and programs announced in his State of the Nation address at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on 11 August 2015. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    Zuma's 'water' tight plan for a leaking economy

    The new plan which will be launched soon will save water, billions of rands and create thousands of jobs.

    2561 days ago
  • President Jacob Zuma delivered an update on several initiatives and programmes announced in his State of the Nation address at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on 11 August 2015. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Zuma promises govt is ‘on top of it all’

    Zuma has addressed the Marikana commission's report, the economy, the power crisis & new visa rules.

    2562 days ago
  • President Jacob Zuma at the presidential guesthouse in Pretoria on 11 August 2015. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Sona update: Economic growth is likely to increase, says Zuma

    Jacob Zuma says economic growth is likely to increase to at least three percent over the next three years.

    2562 days ago
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