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South Africa:
Bouncers, Media Measures and High Security - Yes, It's SONA 2017
Daily Maverick, 8 February 2017
It's SONA time, and Parliament's presiding officers say it's all systems go for a "successful" State of the Nation Address despite "a bit of excitement about one or two matters",… Read more »
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South Africa:
Power Deck - How Will Zuma Deal Out His SONA Cards?
Daily Maverick, 8 February 2017
A State Of The Nation Address (SONA) such as the one we will see on Thursday night is all about power; the power of the state, the power of the military, of the person giving the… Read more »
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South Africa:
'Ghost Town' Awaits the Presidential Cavalcade
Daily Maverick, 8 February 2017
President Jacob Zuma will not only address a post-Sona rally but also meet with business leaders for lunch before his address. The lunch will take place at Grand West Casino. One… Read more »
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South Africa:
Parliament - Fibs, Fudges & Fabrications Hanging Over State of the Nation Address
Daily Maverick, 7 February 2017
It is mired in controversy over unprecedented security measures - including the first restrictions since 1994 on accredited media's freedom of movement that Parliament's political… Read more »
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South Africa:
SONA 2017 - the Home Stretch Begins
Daily Maverick, 5 February 2017
When President Jacob Zuma on Thursday delivers his 2017 State of the Nation Address (SONA), indications are that the policy line will be held on boosting economic growth, fighting… Read more »
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South Africa:
SONA 2017 - Security Über Alles
Daily Maverick, 2 February 2017
Parliamentary staff have been told to stay home unless they have specific duties at next Thursday's State of the Nation Address (SONA). If they are permitted in the precinct - the… Read more »
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South Africa:
Ten Battles We Must Win in 2017
Daily Maverick, 6 February 2017
It's State of the Nation Address time again. Once again we are lining up like lambs before the proverbial slaughter. We know we are going to be lied to. We know that our political… Read more »
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South Africa:
Former Speakers Frene Ginwala and Max Sisulu Must Be Shocked and Disappointed
COPE, 6 February 2017
Never before in the history of SA parliament, from State of the Nation address to the State of Security Clampdown and since the dawn of democracy in 1994 was the respected… Read more »
