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SONA wish-list on the red carpet

Thursday, February 13, 2020

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.

No load shedding for a second day

Thursday, February 13, 2020

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 details rigorous plan to cut youth unemployment

Thursday, February 13, 2020

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.

Addressing a pre-State of the Nation Address (SONA) youth dialogue in Cape Town on Wednesday, the President said youth unemployment remains government’s main challenge. 

To remove the burden of alarming joblessness among young people, the President said, interventions will be driven by a specialised Project Management Office in The Presidency.

Stage set for SONA 2020

Thursday, February 13, 2020

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).

Media interacts with government ahead of SONA

Thursday, February 13, 2020

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).

Young poet to usher in President Ramaphosa at SONA

Thursday, February 13, 2020

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.

SONA to deal with burning issues, outline progress

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

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.

Road closures for SONA

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

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).

Clear skies predicted for SONA

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

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.

Nersa welcomes court decision on Eskom

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

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.