South Africa

In anticipation of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) this evening, Members of Parliament have used the red carpet to make known their wish-list.

As the nation’s attention turns towards Parliament for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address this evening, Eskom says it will not be implementing load shedding for the second consecutive day.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is now commencing with the implementation of the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention, which sets out five priority actions for the next five years.<

The brass is being polished and the stage is being set for guests and Parliamentarians, who will this evening get their marching orders from President Cyril Ramaphosa, as he delivers the 2020 State of the Nation Address (SONA).

With just hours to go before President Cyril Ramaphosa tables the State of the Nation Address (SONA), the spotlight is on praise singer Masingita Shibambu, who is tasked with ushering in the President into the Parliamentary chambers.

Media practitioners and government communicators used Wednesday evening to bolster their working relationship at a networking session held on the eve of the State of the Nation Address (SONA).

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to use his State of the Nation Address tomorrow evening to respond to burning issues such as load shedding and gender-based violence; unpack the progress that has been made by government over the past year and chart plans for the year ahead.

The City of Cape Town’s traffic service has advised the public of road closures and traffic restrictions that will come into effect ahead of the State of the Nation Address (SONA).

The South African Weather Service has predicted clear weather conditions for Cape Town tomorrow - the day the State of the Nation Address (SONA) will be held.

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has welcomed the decision by the High Court in Pretoria to dismiss an urgent relief sought by Eskom.

South African wine companies are making inroads at the Prodexpo international trade show currently underway in Russia.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africans must strive to emulate the values and principles of the late former statesman, Nelson Mandela, in order to fulfil the vision he had of a free and prosperous South Africa.

Due to some improvement in the power system, Eskom will not implement any load shedding today.

Tributes continue to pour in for Ladysmith Black Mambazo founder Joseph Shabalala, who passed away on Tuesday.

Ruffles, top hats and dazzling outfits have over the years become synonymous with the State of the Nation Address and while government has implemented austerity measures given the position the country finds itself in, many will be watching the address, to catch a glimpse of the much-loved traditions that accompany the SONA.