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Parly committee set to iron out details for Sona
The resignation of Jacob Zuma as president on Wednesday night means that a planned motion of no confidence scheduled to have been debated in the National Assembly on Thursday afternoon falls away.
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Still no clarity on when State of the Nation Address will take place
It is now one week since the unprecedented postponement of the State of the Nation Address.
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[OPINION] SA deserves closure on Zuma
Judith February says, that as citizens, we must insist that the deal on President Jacob Zuma’s exit is transparent and in line with the Constitution.
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Dept: Nothing untoward about postponement of Ubuntu Awards
President Jacob Zuma was due to attend the ceremony on Saturday night in Cape Town.
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Mbete: Sona delay is embarrassing
National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete announced the postponement of the State of the Nation Address on Tuesday.
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Opposition parties give ANC ultimatum on decision over Zuma’s future
President Jacob Zuma currently remains in office amid pressure for him to step down.
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[CARTOON] A State of resigNation
By Dr Jack & Curtis.
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Party chief whips discuss implications of Sona delay
At issue is scheduling a new date for Sona, hopefully as soon as next week, so as not to interfere with a tight timetable for Parliament to pass the national budget.
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Curiosity, confusion & comedy after Sona postponed
People took to social media to express their concern, frustration and poke fun at Sona being postponed and the cancellation of the special ANC NEC meeting.
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Sona postponed to accommodate ANC's needs - analyst
National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete on Tuesday announced the postponement of the State of the National Address, which was scheduled to be held on Thursday.
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Opposition parties ‘waiting for clarity’ on Zuma’s future
The parties succeeded in pressuring presiding officers to postpone the State of The Nation Address, which was scheduled for Thursday evening.
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Magashule: No need to panic over Zuma
In an unexpected move last night, the ANC cancelled the meeting of the party’s highest decision making body which was expected to recall President Jacob Zuma.
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Maimane: Jacob Zuma will end up in prison
DA leader Mmusi Maimane says that granting Zuma amnesty for the charges of corruption and racketeering against him would be an insult to the Constitution.
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ANC: Zuma, Ramaphosa having constructive engagements
The State of the Nation Address has also been postponed and news as to who will deliver it remains a Matter of much speculation.
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Parliament going all out to prevent Budget speech delay
Delaying the State of The Nation Address is unprecedented, but if it impacts on the delivery of the national budget, it could be disastrous.
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[OPINION] Zuma’s complicated game of political chess
Judith February says Jacob Zuma, the wounded animal, has much to lose. His position as president is his only real bulwark against prosecution.
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Speaker says Sona delay request 'receiving consideration'
Opposition parties want the State of the Nation speech, which President Jacob Zuma is scheduled to deliver on Thursday, postponed until after a no-confidence vote on Zuma’s leadership.
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[WATCH LIVE] Maimane delivers alternate State of the Nation Address
Democratic Alliance leader Mmusi Maimane delivers the party's alternative State of the Nation Address in Alexandra, Johannesburg.
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[WATCH] Malema: Why spend millions on Sona when no one will watch?
EFF leader Julius Malema says the 2018 State of the Nation Address is a waste of taxpayers' money as no-one will watch it if it is presented by Jacob Zuma.
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Malema insists EFF to debate Zuma no confidence motion before Sona
The national legislature's presiding officers turned down the party's request for the motion to be heard this week, instead scheduling it for later in the month.
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ANC: Zuma dismissal more complex than most think
The party’s national working committee has resolved to convene a special NEC meeting to discuss President Zuma’s fate on the eve of the State of The Nation Address.
