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Excitement mounts ahead of SONA 2017

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Pretoria – With just a few hours to go before President Jacob Zuma arrives at the steps of the National Assembly to deliver his State of the Nation Address, excitement around the Parliamentary precinct is mounting.

All set for SONA 2017

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will this evening deliver the State of the Nation Address (SONA) to a Joint Sitting of Parliament. The theme for this year’s address is: “The Year of Oliver Reginald Tambo: Unity in Action Together Moving South Africa Forward”.

Parliament sets record straight on soldiers’ deployment

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National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete says no members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) will be deployed within the Parliamentary precinct during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday.

Free Wi-Fi during SONA 2017

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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.

Deputy President announces minimum wage of R3500

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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.

NATJOINTS promises safe SONA

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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.

All roads lead to Parliament

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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.

High Tea ceremony ahead of SONA

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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.

Preparations ahead of SONA 2017

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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.

Clear skies for SONA

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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).

SONA to showcase SA's cultural diversity

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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.

Road Accident Fund resumes payments

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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.

SA makes progress, but slow growth remains a challenge

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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.

SA, Japan conclude mining agreement

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