Pretoria – Government has ring-fenced a total of R2.1 billion to revitalise distressed mining towns in the country, President Jacob Zuma said during his State of the Nation Address on Thursday.
Pretoria – Talks around introducing Operation Phakisa in the mining sector are gaining momentum, with President Jacob Zuma having alluded to plans to bring the “big fast results” approach to one of the most lucrative arms of the South African economy.
Cape Town – President Jacob Zuma dedicated much of his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday evening, to reveal plans that are in motion to deal with the country’s electricity challenges.
Pretoria - Government’s intervention to support the manufacturing sector is bearing fruit, with the Automotive Investment Scheme unlocking private sector investment of R24.5 billion.
Pretoria - Foreign nationals will not be allowed to own land in South Africa, but will be eligible for long term lease, President Jacob Zuma announced during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday.
Pretoria - Government will enhance agro-processing exports, which have been growing rapidly, to new markets in the African continent and China, says President Jacob Zuma.
Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma says the National Infrastructure Development programme continues to be a key job driver and catalyst for economic growth.
Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma says the year 2015 will see further improvements in labour legislation to further promote worker rights.
Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has appealed to communities to protest within the ambit of the law and in a peaceful manner.
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Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma, accompanied on this special occasion by Thobeka Zuma, has arrived on the steps of the National Assembly in Parliament, where the State of the Nation Address will get underway shortly.
Cape Town – Traditional outfits with a touch of colonial history, soft silky dresses and old-fashioned tailored suits – this year’s State of the Nation Address (SoNA) red carpet did not disappoint.
Pretoria - With President Jacob Zuma due to deliver the State of the Nation Address (SONA), Eskom has worked together with the City of Cape Town, to ensure that the Parliamentary precinct will have uninterrupted power supply.
Pretoria – Members of Parliament and invited guests have begun walking up the red carpet leading to the National Assembly in Parliament, where the President will address the nation in about two hours.
Cape Town – Parliamentary officials and service providers are putting in the final touches in preparation for President Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) in the National Assembly, tonight.
