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Post SONA Sectoral Imbizo, 20 Mar 2015 – Motherwell Port Elizabeth

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This image referencing 'Motherwell Port Elizabeth' is courtesy of Flickr. Click on the name of the Flickr account holder below the photograph to see more images. Post SONA Sectoral Imbizo, 20 Mar 2015 Image by GovernmentZA Communications Deputy Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams hands over Cyber lab at Douglas Mbopha High School, Motherwell, Port Elizabeth. (Photo: DoC) This image is automatically selected as it was published with this keyword/s relevant to Port Elizabeth: Motherwell … [Read more...] about Post SONA Sectoral Imbizo, 20 Mar 2015 – Motherwell Port Elizabeth

Post SONA Sectoral Imbizo, 20 Mar 2015 – Motherwell Port Elizabeth

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This image referencing 'Motherwell Port Elizabeth' is courtesy of Flickr. Click on the name of the Flickr account holder below the photograph to see more images. Post SONA Sectoral Imbizo, 20 Mar 2015 Image by GovernmentZA Communications Deputy Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams hands over Cyber lab at Douglas Mbopha High School, Motherwell, Port Elizabeth. (Photo: DoC) This image is automatically selected as it was published with this keyword/s relevant to Port Elizabeth: Motherwell … [Read more...] about Post SONA Sectoral Imbizo, 20 Mar 2015 – Motherwell Port Elizabeth

PE in the news: Jeff talks SONA 2017 with Tannie Evita

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Jeff talks SONA 2017 with Tannie Evita: In the meantime take a listen to Tannie Evita's thoughts on the SONA! Studio Tel (Port Elizabeth): 083 913 8 955 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (East London): 083 913 8 956 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (Garden Route): 083 913 3 866 (VAS rates apply ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Container vessel on fire off Algoa Bay: Four non essential crew were removed from the vessel by the Port Elizabeth NSRI in the early hours of this morning while fire … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Jeff talks SONA 2017 with Tannie Evita

CDC welcomes State of the Nation Address 2017 speech

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The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) has welcomed the speech delivered by the President of the Republic of South Africa, Honourable Jacob Zuma, at the State of the Nation Address (SONA). Energy Mix The CDC is encouraged by governments renewed commitment in ensuring energy security as well as the diversification of energy. The Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) has been identified as one of the two locations for the gas-to-power programme, a 1000 MW of the power facility, with an … [Read more...] about CDC welcomes State of the Nation Address 2017 speech

SONA: What business wants is not what business gets

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Ahead of the SONA 2017 address by President Jacob Zuma on 9 February 2017 the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber issued a wish list of what business wants from SONA 2017. "The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber is steadfast in its expectations of the State of the Nation Address (SONA). Foremost of which would be facilitating a stable political and economic environment which is conducive to promoting an enabling business environment," said Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber President Ian … [Read more...] about SONA: What business wants is not what business gets

The Rand will be renamed the Zupta

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President Zuma has proven in the past that radical needed change by the ANC to benefit the countries citizens and, by extension, the government of the governing party will not happen. SONA will once again be the adult kindergarten that will show the citizens of South Africa that the only way to live off the rapidly depleting fat of the land is as a politician hell bent on defending party politics and NOT as a responsible citizen that puts South Africa and it's citizens first. The … [Read more...] about The Rand will be renamed the Zupta

From one hilarious SONA to another with Tannie Evita

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“Tannie Evita” to deliver State of the Nation Address at The Boardwalk Hilarious Afrikaans socialite and self-proclaimed political activist, Evita Bezuidenhout, is headed straight from Luthuli House to The Boardwalk in February 2017 to enlighten, entertain and inspire fans. For over 30 years, Evita, known as the most famous “white woman” in the country, has been a part of the lives of all South Africans, addressing often-sensitive and topical issues with humour and grace. She has posed … [Read more...] about From one hilarious SONA to another with Tannie Evita

SONA 2017 Live Stream Choices

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The State of the Nation Address 2017 by President Jacob Zuma is scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm tonight, 9 February. Below you will see TWO flavours of Live streaming for the event (eNCA and Parliament) PLUS a live stream of the #SONA2017 hashtag on Twitter AND below that an Instagram stream of SONA 2017 images. SORTED - now all you need is the popcorn and refreshments as you settle down to watch was has become the most entertaining show in South Africa - at least until the EFF and DA have … [Read more...] about SONA 2017 Live Stream Choices

DA seeks urgent meeting with Speaker over Zuma’s militarisation of SONA 2017

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Dear MyPE The DA condemns, in the strongest terms possible, the militarisation of this year’s State of the Nation Address by President Jacob Zuma. (See: Outrage as SANDF to assist with 'law and order' at Opening of Parliament) The President this evening announced that members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) have been deployed in cooperation with the South African Police Service to maintain “law and order” at the SONA. This announcement is deeply concerning. President … [Read more...] about DA seeks urgent meeting with Speaker over Zuma’s militarisation of SONA 2017

Outrage as SANDF to assist with ‘law and order’ at Opening of Parliament

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President Zuma has authorised the deployment of members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to cooperate with the South African Police Service (SAPS) in maintaining law and order during the Opening of Parliament where the President will deliver the 2017 State of the Nation Address (SONA). The SONA address will be the President's 10th address to the country on Thursday evening 9 February and is expected to be heated. 441 SANDF members have been deployed from 5 to 10 February … [Read more...] about Outrage as SANDF to assist with ‘law and order’ at Opening of Parliament

President Zuma leaves NMB’s jobless residents with no hope

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The following speech was delivered in Parliament by DA Mayoral Candidate for Nelson Mandela Bay, Athol Trollip MPl, during SONA Debate 2016. What preceded the SONA and the address itself might create a misguided perception that the extent of state capture is driven by one family. The fact is it is not! The state has systematically been captured by a number of families, in the senior ANC leadership echelon and their friends, led inimitably by Jacob Zuma and ably abetted by the ANC … [Read more...] about President Zuma leaves NMB’s jobless residents with no hope

The Full SONA speech by President Jacob Zuma

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State of the Nation Address by President Jacob Zuma State of the Nation Address by Jacob G Zuma, President of the Republic of South Africa on the occasion of the Joint Sitting of Parliament Cape Town, 11 February 2016 The Speaker of the National Assembly, The Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces; Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly and Deputy Chairperson of the NCOP, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, Former President Thabo Mbeki, Chief … [Read more...] about The Full SONA speech by President Jacob Zuma

What Coega expects from the SONA 2016 address

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The CDC, one of the leading Industrial Development Zones / Special Economic Zones in South Africa (SA) and African continent looks forward to the State of the Nation Address (SONA) 2016. "The CDC is optimistic; our anticipation of the President's speech is pinned on our eagerness in hearing progress on projects like the Oil Refinery (Mthombo) and other major game changer projects announced at last year's SONA address," said Dr Ayanda Vilakazi, CDC unit head marketing and … [Read more...] about What Coega expects from the SONA 2016 address