South Africa

President Jacob Zuma will tonight deliver his State of the Nation Address (SoNA) and outline government’s programme of action for the year. His address will largely be informed by decisions from the Cabinet Lekgotla that took place last week at Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guest House in Pretoria. The Lekgotla brought together ministers, provincial premiers and senior government officials to discuss the Medium Term Strategic Framework and the National Development Plan with the aim of moving South Africa forward.

Cape Town - Temporary road closures will come into effect on Tuesday to accommodate President Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation Address.

Cape Town – No rain is expected in the Mother City on Tuesday, when President Jacob Zuma is expected to deliver his State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Parliament.

Galeshewe – Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa's youth must be placed at the centre of economic transformation, which is the focus of the new term of government.

Galeshewe – Lying awake in fear that her shack is going to fall apart around her every time there is a rainstorm will soon be a thing of the past for 48-year-old Evelyn Maruping.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family of the Secretary of Parliament, Michael Coetzee.

Pretoria – The Gauteng Provincial Government has on Monday officially unveiled the June 16th Memorial Acre in Soweto.

Pretoria – The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) will be hosting 50 live viewing events across the length and breadth of the country to ensure that all South Africans have access to President Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation Address.

Pretoria –The State of the Nation Address is a key event on the national calendar, says Parliament.

Pretoria – South Africans will be spoilt for choice as to which medium to use to watch President Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation Address tomorrow night.

Pretoria – There is a long list of participants and guests who will add to the pomp and ceremony of the State of the Nation Address and make it a memorable one tomorrow evening.

Pretoria – Today, 38 years ago, South Africa’s youth rose up and demonstrated against the injustices of apartheid and the imposition of Afrikaans as a medium of instruction.

Pretoria – Parliament’s presiding officers say they are saddened by the passing away of the Secretary to Parliament, Michael Coetzee.

Pretoria - Struggle activist and community builder, Epainette Mbeki, was laid to rest on Saturday in a fitting funeral attended by thousands in Ngcingwane in the Eastern Cape.

Pretoria – National Treasury says it has noted the decision announced by Standard and Poor’s (S&P) Ratings Agency to revise down the country's outlook.