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Road closures ahead of SONA

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Due to the State of the Nation Address (SONA) taking place on Thursday, access to certain roads around Parliament and the City Hall will be restricted in a phased approach.

490 Members of Parliament, 263 guests to attend SONA 2023

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

The 2023 State of the Nation Address will be fully physical and all attendees, including Members of Parliament and invited guests, will be present in the chamber and the public gallery at Cape Town’s City Hall, says Parliament’s Presiding Officers.

Law enforcement to ensure safe SONA

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) has put measures in place to ensure that the State of the Nation Address (SONA) takes place in a safe and secure environment this week.

All systems go for SONA

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Speaker of the National Assembly, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, has assured South Africans that preparations for the hosting of the 2023 State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday are well underway.

Zulu to meet Grade 12 social grant beneficiaries

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Social Development Minister, Lindiwe Zulu will today meet with social grant beneficiaries who passed last year’s Grade 12 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination in Cape Town.

Nzimande urges action to curb GBV on campus

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has called on all institutions of higher learning, together with Higher Health, to continue working collectively to stem GBV.

Condolences for earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed deep sadness at the large-scale loss of life and extent of injuries inflicted by an earthquake that has affected the nations of Turkey and Syria.