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The State of the Nation Address (SONA) is called in terms of Section 42(5) of the Constitution by the President of the Republic. It is a joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament and one of the rare occasions that bring together the three arms of the State under one roof. SONA provides the President with an opportunity to speak to the nation on the general state of South … [Read more...] about Your guide to the 2023 State of the Nation Address

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has emphasised the importance of solutions that will balance energy security in the context of the climate transition to ease the physical and economic risks posed by climate change.“If we fail to tackle the energy crisis, we know we will not meet our development targets. We will undermine our gross domestic … [Read more...] about Balancing climate transition with energy security

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Minister, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, has committed to work with all relevant stakeholders in the troubled Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality to address the community’s concerns, including calls for a its dissolution.The Minister made the commitment during a meeting on Tuesday following issues they raised. The Minister, … [Read more...] about Dlamini Zuma commits to addressing Enoch Mgijima challenges

The North West Provincial Steering Committee - led by Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu - has instructed the committee’s Technical Task Team to start prioritising critical projects that will ensure the immediate restoration of water in areas with existing infrastructure in the province.The directive came after the steering committee received an assessment report on … [Read more...] about N West prioritises communities with critical water shortages

Parliament’s Presiding Officers say no disruptions of the State of the Nation Address (SONA) will be tolerated. This, the Presiding Officers said on Tuesday, includes ensuring that there is no load shedding on the day of the State of the Nation Address, which President Cyril Ramaphosa is scheduled to deliver on Thursday, 9 February, at ... See more … [Read more...] about Diamond lands trio in the dock