South Africa

Guests and journalists attending this year’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) will be able to access high-speed wireless (Wi-Fi) internet within the Parliamentary precinct for free.

Cape Town – Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the national minimum wage has been set at R20 per hour or R3500 per month, for those that work a 40-hour week.

Pretoria - The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) has assured the nation that its security forces are ready to secure the delivery of the 2017 State of the Nation Address.

Pretoria - With excitement building amongst South Africans around the 2017 State of the Nation Address (SONA), it seems government has ticked all the boxes on its to do list, and is satisfied with the preparations.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will today host a High Tea ceremony with some of his State of the Nation Address (SONA) special guests at his Genadendal Residence in Cape Town.

Cape Town – Public servants, parliamentary staff, the media and various service providers are setting up and making final preparations within the Parliamentary precinct, ahead of tomorrow’s State of the Nation Address.

Pretoria – Favourable weather conditions are expected to dominate over the entire Western Cape province on Thursday, as the province prepares to play host to the President’s annual State of the Nation Address (SONA).

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma is set to present his State of the Nation Address, on Thursday evening, a day which is rich with symbolism and state ceremonial activities which showcases the country’s cultural diversity.

When President Jacob Zuma takes to the podium tomorrow to deliver his annual State of the Nation Address, the nation will be waiting in anticipation.

Pretoria – The Road Accident Fund (RAF) has resumed payments to claimants, service providers, stakeholders as well as caregivers who were affected by the delays in payment following the attachment of the RAF’s bank account by the Sheriff of the Court.

When President Jacob Zuma stepped up to deliver the 2016 State of the Nation Address (SONA) on 11 February last year, South Africa’s economy had been facing difficulties since the global financial crisis of 2008.

Pretoria – Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane and the Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Hiroshige Seko, have concluded a mining agreement.

Pretoria - The Secretary to Parliament, Gengezi Mgidlana, has met with the Executive Committee of the Parliament Gallery Association (PGA) and the South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) to iron out any misunderstanding between the media and Parliament.

Pretoria – As the country gears to hear President Jacob Zuma address the nation on Thursday, during the opening of Parliament, motorists in Cape Town have been advised to familiarise themselves with the road closure schedule and parking restrictions to avoid being inconvenienced.

Cape Town – The Minister in the Presidency responsible for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe, has urged investors to partner-up with government and invest in the country, saying South Africa is a stable country.