South Africa

Good evening, sanibonani, molweni, riperile, dumelang, lotshani, goeie naand, ndimadekwana, !gai//goes.

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.

Pretoria – Members of the public are reminded of the live viewing events that will be hosted in various provinces this evening.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma on Thursday wished members of the Chinese community in South Africa and around the world a happy and successful New Year.

Pretoria - The City of Johannesburg is taking tough measures to protect motorists from aggressive window washers and smash and grabs which have steadily increased at some intersections in recent months.

Pretoria - The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) is inviting South African businesses to submit their entries for the 3rd Annual South African Premier Business Awards.

Cape Town – Communications Deputy Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams has unveiled a mobile app for the South African Government website, set to further put a wealth of information and services at the fingertips of techno-savvy South Africans.

Pretoria – All eyes will be on President Jacob Zuma tonight as he delivers the State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Parliament.

Pretoria – Capetonians can expect to wake up to partly cloudy weather today -- the day of the State of the Nation Address (SONA) -- which might possibly be followed by a 30% chance of light rain in the evening.

Cape Town – Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says reading does not only broaden your skills and knowledge, but it opens them up to a world of possibilities.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma this afternoon took time off the State of the Nation Address (SONA) preparations to meet some of his special guests who will attend SONA and the official opening of Parliament tomorrow.