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  • A Total oil and gas exploration rig. Picture: Total Facebook page

    Govt will ensure oil & gas sector regulated properly, says Ramaphosa

    This came after the president congratulated Total on its oil and gas discovery off the coast of South Africa.

    1202 days ago
  • A construction site. Picture: Sethembiso Zulu/EWN

    Employment gets the lion's share of Ramaphosa’s #Sona2019 speech

    Jobs were also underscored as one of five tasks the country should work together to achieving.

    1202 days ago
  • A screengrab of President Cyril Ramaphosa delivering his State of the Nation Address in the National Assembly in Parliament on 7 February 2019.

    'You watch this space,' says Ramaphosa on revival of NPA, Sars, SAPS

    The president said the government has acted to stabilise and restore the credibility of the NPA, SARS, the State Security Agency and the South African Police Service.

    1202 days ago
  • President Cyril Ramaphosa is taken through the state of readiness for the 2019 State of the Nation Address by Parliament’s presiding officers. Picture: @CyrilRamaphosa/Twitter

    Calls for Ramaphosa to talk tough on corruption, inspire nation in his Sona

    When President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his first State of the Nation Address in 2018, he made several promises.

    1202 days ago
  • FILE: The EFF's Floyd Shivambu. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN

    EFF to hold caucus meeting over plan to disrupt Sona

    EFF deputy president Floyd Shivambu is playing his cards close to his chest on whether his party will cause ructions in the National Assembly tonight.

    1202 days ago
  • FILE: President Cyril Ramaphosa answers questions in Parliament. Picture: GCIS

    Cosatu: 'Ramaphosa must address possible job losses at SOEs'

    Cosatu's concerns come as Eskom says it will meet with unions representing employees at its Megawatt Park head office in Johannesburg to discuss possible retrenchments and reports that the utility could be split.

    1202 days ago
  • DA leader Mmusi Maimane and his wife, Natalie, at the 2019 state of the nation address in Parliament, Cape Town. Picture: Monique Mortlock/EWN

    #Sona2019: Politicians, dignitaries step out in style on Parly red carpet

    DA leader Mmusi Maimane says he hopes President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks about plans to address the high unemployment rate during the State of the Nation Address (Sona).

    1202 days ago
  • Picture: GCIS

    Final touches being put in place for #SONA2019

    President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver his second address from 7pm in the National Assembly.

    1202 days ago
  • FILE: President Cyril Ramaphosa in Parliament. Picture: @CyrilRamaphosa/Twitter

    #Sona2019: DA seeks clarity from Ramaphosa on ANC policy, economic stimulus

    The official opposition says that it is not expecting any bold announcements in President Cyril Ramaphosa's second State of the Nation address on Thursday.

    1202 days ago
  • FILE: National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete. Picture: AFP

    Baleka Mbete: 'Parliament has performed well under my stewardship'

    The Speaker of the National Assembly has had a rocky term at the helm of the House, with disruptions, violent clashes and persistent criticism that she protected Jacob Zuma.

    1204 days ago
  • FILE: President Cyril Ramaphosa and first lady Tshepo Ramaphosa outside Parliament before the State of the Nation Address on 16 February 2018. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN

    Parly cans gala dinner, finger foods as Sona budget cut

    National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete says that the current economic conditions have forced Parliament to cut back on spending.

    1209 days ago
  • President Cyril Ramaphosa replies to the debate on the State of the Nation Address in Parliament. Picture: GCIS

    Ramaphosa confident new social compact can turn SA around

    President Cyril Ramaphosa sees himself as a servant leader and is asking ordinary South Africans to also step up to the plate and 'lend a hand'.

    1553 days ago
  • President Cyril Ramaphosa gives his response to the State of the Nation Address debate on 20 February 2018. Picture: Twitter/@PresidencyZA

    Ramaphosa committed to deliver on promises made in Sona speech

    But the President says what is key for him is to heed the call from South Africans to get more involved in dealing with the country’s problems.

    1553 days ago
  • South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the State of the Nation Address at the Parliament on 16 February 2018. Picture: AFP

    Round two: Ramaphosa to reply to Sona debate

    Opposition parties will again be looking to President Cyril Ramaphosa to spell out his plans to fight corruption and deal with state capture when he replies to the State of the Nation debate.

    1554 days ago
  • Rob Davies, Malusi Gigaba, Lynne Brown, Susan Shabangu and Jeremy Cronin at a scheduled Cabinet meeting attended by President Jacob Zuma, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, Ministers and Deputy Ministers on 7 February 2018. Picture: GCIS

    Cape Chamber of Commerce: Cabinet reshuffle will indicate SA's new direction

    The chamber has released a statement in response to President Cyril Ramaphosa's maiden State of the Nation Address last week.

    1554 days ago
  • A screengrab of DA leader Mmusi Maimane during the Sona debate in Parliament on 19 February 2018.

    DA calls on Ramaphosa to cut down his Cabinet

    DA leader Mmusi Maimane has suggested Ramaphosa reduce government departments to only 15.

    1555 days ago
  • A screengrab shows ANC chief whip Jackson Mthembu on 19 February 2019.

    Sona debate: ANC vows to root out corruption in public, private sectors

    ANC chief whip Jackson Mthembu kicked off Monday’s debate by parties of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s inaugural address.

    1555 days ago
  • A screengrab of MPs debating the 2018 State of the Nation Address in Parliament.

    [WATCH LIVE] Sona: MPs debate Ramaphosa's speech

    President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his maiden State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Friday, just a day after being elected unopposed and sworn in after Jacob Zuma’s reluctant resignation.

    1555 days ago
  • FILE: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the State of the Nation Address at the Parliament on 16 February 2018. Picture: AFP

    MPs to debate Ramaphosa's Sona speech

    President Cyril Ramaphosa received a standing ovation after his maiden State of the Nation Address of Friday even from opposition parties.

    1555 days ago
  • Newly appointed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa gestures as he delivers a speech after being elected by the Members of Parliament during his swearing-in ceremony at the Parliament in Cape Town, on 15 February 2018. Picture: AFP

    SACP: Ramaphosa must rejuvenate Cabinet

    President Ramaphosa made an undertaking during the State of the Nation Address that he would reduce the size of the Cabinet and national government departments.

    1555 days ago
  • President Cyril Ramaphosa. Picture: @MYANC/Twitter

    PSA calls on Ramaphosa to realign Cabinet with Sona plans

    The Public Servants Association of South Africa's Tahir Maepa emphasises the need for skilled professionals to occupy key positions in government.

    1555 days ago
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