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NGOs, political parties slam Ramaphosa’s SoNA's ‘empty promises’ 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 9th February 2024 Political parties and non-governmental organisations have criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2024 State of the Nation Address, saying it is... →
SA: Cyril Ramaphosa: Address by South Africa's President, State of the Nation Address, Cape Town City Hall (08/02/2024)
9th February 2024 President Geingob was a dear friend of the South African people and a comrade in arms in the struggle for our freedom. He was a champion of African... →
SONA: Without plans and entangled in the past
9th February 2024 The proclamation of false hope in the State of the Nation Address (Sona) of Pres. Cyril Ramaphosa emphasises the cruel contempt with which the ANC... →
Minerals Council South Africa notes State of the Nation Address
9th February 2024 The Minerals Council South Africa welcomes the signs of progress coming from joint business and government interventions in logistics, energy and... →
Daily Podcast – February 08, 2024
By: Thabi Shomolekae 8th February 2024 Making headlines: All EFF MPs to boycott SoNA after court ruling; ANC says Ramaphosa will be delivering SoNA amidst progress and challenges; And,... →
Busa seeks govt's backing on private sector support to resolve energy, logistics crises
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 8th February 2024 Business organisation Business Unity South Africa (Busa) has outlined its expectations for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address... →
South African rand steady ahead of manufacturing data, president's speech
By: Reuters 8th February 2024 South Africa's rand was little changed in early trade on Thursday, ahead of manufacturing production figures and President Cyril Ramaphosa's annual... →
Standard Bank not expecting major fiscal slippage despite election pressures
By: Terence Creamer 7th February 2024 Standard Bank chief economist Goolam Ballim does not anticipate “material fiscal slippage” in the 2024 Budget, despite expenditure pressures... →
