SONA 2019

Parliament flexes amid EFF SONA threats: There will be no hesitation

The EFF may have vowed to disrupt tonight's event, but Parliament is adamant anyone who disturbs proceedings will be treated to a swift trip to the curb.

Meet the Grade 11 pupil helping Ramaphosa with his SONA address

President Cyril Ramaphosa met with Sinoyolo Qumba, a 17-year-old Grade 11 learner, in Cape Town on Wednesday. Qumba was invited to join the speechwriting team following a letter she wrote to the president.

Zuma's lawyers adamant he won't be at SONA: Ex-president not in SA

Jacob Zuma's lawyers have condemned Parliament over the confirmation of his attendance at the SONA, adamant that the former president is out of the country.

Mashaba boycotts SONA: Empty promises delivered to a fancy-dress party

Former mayor Herman Mashaba has explained why he has opted out of this year's State of the Nation Address in a scathing statement issued in response to the occasion.

Pravin Gordhan must be fired: EFF releases in-depth explanation

The Economic Freedom Fighters have streamlined their attack on Minister Pravin Gordhan to include a 10-point explanation as to why he should be axed.

Step by step, changing behaviour: Mboweni travels economy to SONA

In a nation filled with 'Gucci politicians', Finance Minister Tito Mboweni is attempting to change fruitless spending habits one step at a time.