Wednesday Morning Spice
Meet your new Springbok coaching lineup, Doctor salaries in South Africa are a problem, Toby Keith, country singer-songwriter, dies at 62, Sauber Reveals 2024 F1 Car, and Road closures in Cape Town for the State of the Nation Address.
Your Standard EFF Versus Police Pre-SONA Violence [Videos]
If the EFF isn’t involved in violent clashes with law enforcement, is it even a SONA?
Take A Guess How Much SONA Costs This Year
One of the minor joys of SONA 2021 was that the whole charade only cost R100 000 because it was held virtually. This year, that budget has been blown out of the water.
Cape Town Traffic Alert: All The SONA Road Closures
On Thursday evening, President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver his State of the Nation Address (SONA). Road closures are already in place in parts of the CBD.
‘Tough Times Ahead’ – Daily Maverick Breaks Down SONA 2021
When fynbos is used to inspire hope that better days are to come, you know there’s a great deal of clutching at straws going on.
WATCH LIVE: President Ramaphosa’s SONA 2021 Address [Video]
Tonight, at 7PM, President Ramaphosa will deliver his state of the nation address.
North West ‘State Of The Province’ Address Sees Punches Thrown [Video]
Apparently, any political address that contains the words ‘state of the’ is deemed to end in farcical, often violent scenes.
SONA 2020 Highlights [And Daily Maverick’s Simple Infographic]
If you missed President Ramaphosa’s 2020 State of the Nation address, we’ve got you covered.
Look Out For These SONA Road Closures Today
Those jets that flew over the Cape Town CBD yesterday, and the rolling out of the red carpet outside of Parliament, signal that the country’s bigwigs are in town.
SONA Highlights And Full Transcript
SONA has come and gone, and the most incredible part of the whole thing is that it was all rather drama-free. That means we can focus on what was said.
WATCH LIVE: Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2019 SONA Address [Video]
Awful traffic in and around the City Bowl, jets flying low overhead, and fat cat politicians eating and drinking at some of Cape Town’s finest bars and restaurants. SONA is here.
SONA 2019 – Road Closures And Alternative Routes For Tomorrow And Thursday
As the State of the Nation fast approaches, it’s time to start planning alternative routes in and out of town. Here’s everything you need to know.
WATCH LIVE: The SONA Debate Has Begun [Video]
Parliament is now in session, and opposition parties are taking their opportunity to reply to Cyril’s maiden SONA speech.
Great Viewing – A Compilation Of The Best Insults From Parliament [Video]
Our country’s parliamentary sittings can often become pretty heated, so strap yourself in and enjoy the nastiest insults thrown around.
It’s Getting Very Heated In The Cape Town CBD Right Now [Videos + Images]
Tensions have flared in the lead up to this evening’s SONA address, protesters taking to the streets and police out in full force.
SONA 2015: Here Are The Biggest Moments From Last Year’s Shambles [Videos]
Let’s hark back to 2015 for a second, the State of the Nation address that some claim broke parliament. Be warned, it ain’t pretty.
Five Highlights From Zuma’s SONA Response
So you started off with good intentions of paying attention for the entirety of yesterday’s address by Jacob Zuma, then your mind drifted. What did you miss? The Mail and Guardian have made it easy for us.
Parliament Security Staff Trained On The Cape Flats With Malema Pictures As Targets
The impartial white-shirted security forces who were responsible for the ejection of EFF members at Thursday’s SONA may not been so impartial after all. Shock, horror.
Was The EFF Correct In Their Application Of The Rules Of Parliament? Let’s Have A Look
So who was right and who was wrong? We ain’t legal experts here but let’s try a bit of the old nitty-gritty and see where it gets us.
If You Care: Here’s Zuma’s Full SONA Speech
Have you got far too much time on your hands and the desire to increase your blood pressure dramatically? Well then, we have just the thing you’re looking for.
Foreigners May Not Own Land In South Africa
Good news foreigners wanting to grab a nice spot of South African land by the sea on which to retire…yeah, sorry, no good news at all I’m afraid. Leasing is fun though, right?
The Moment The DA Walked Out Of Parliament [Video]
Aah, The SONA. What a great movie. It was like it was scripted. Looks like they should have taken Malema’s threats a little more seriously.
It’s All Going Off Ahead Of Tonight’s SONA
Pay attention folks because it is getting all kinds of messy before tonight’s State of the Nation address. Fights, police threats, controversy and drama…all essential viewing.
Worried About SONA? Zuma Admits That He Has Never Been Nervous In His Life, NEVER
Jacob Zuma dropped a bombshell Sunday when he claimed he had never been nervous in his life before. Roll up your sleeves Julius, there is work to be done.
So The Presidency’s Request For SONA Suggestions Went Well
When you are under the public spotlight, and you open yourself up to the wrath of the Twitterati, it will never end well. The Presidency of South Africa has been finding this out the hard way.
Presidency Doesn’t Know What It’s In For, As Social Media Suggestions For SONA Are Encouraged
In what may be the most misguided and ill-timed social media campaign this year the South African presidency has attempted to engage with the public ahead of SONA.
Malema Is On Fire – Brand New Interview Ahead Of SONA Disruption
Julius seems to be sharpening his knives ahead of President Zuma’s State of the Nation address on February 12. In a recent interview he didn’t hold back in the least.
This Is Why No-One Will Be Able To Stop Malema At SONA
The gloves are about to come off when Jacob Zuma takes to the podium on February 12 for his SONA address. There will be blood.
WATCH: Malema Causes Havoc In Parliament [Video]
Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema clashed head-on with the rules of Parliament when delivering his maiden speech on Wednesday afternoon.