State of the Nation Address 2015

President Jacob Zuma will present the State of the Nation Address (SoNA) to a joint sitting of Parliament at 19h00 on Thursday, 12 February 2015.

During his speech, the President talks about government’s achievements of the past year and looks to the future by presenting a programme for the coming year. This programme sets out government’s plans to address various key government programmes. The President addresses the nation in his capacity as Head of State, not only as Head of Government.

The State of the Nation Address is important for all South Africans because it tells us what government’s Programme of Action is for the year ahead. The Programme of Action is government’s plans for the country and people of South Africa.

By being aware of what government is doing, everyone can become involved and also take part in government’s plans to build a better life for all.

News articles

• Preparations, rehearsals in full swing ahead of SONA
• Rules will be applied: Mbete
• Live screenings of the SONA to be held
• President Zuma meets special guests ahead of SONA
• Road closures ahead of SONA
• Ministers react to SONA 2015
• Government condemns un-parliamentary conduct
• SA rolls out broadband
• Phasing out of flights to be done responsibly: Pres Zuma
• R2.1bn set aside to revitalise mining towns
• Mining Operation Phakisa gains momentum
• Interventions in manufacturing bearing fruit
• Foreign nationals won’t be allowed to own land in SA
• Government to increase agro-processing exports
• Infrastructure development a catalyst to economic growth
• Protesters must obey the law: President
• President unveils bold plan to tackle energy crisis
• State of the Nation Address by President Jacob G Zuma
• President arrives
• Eskom works to keep lights on in Parliament
• Parliament puts final touches ahead of SONA
• Updated: list of SONA viewing sites
• Government launches high-tech mobile app
• All eyes on Parliament
• Light rain expected in Cape Town
• President to look into maintenance of power plants
• Business welcomes SONA
• Presidential trust beneficiaries to tell their story in a book
• Proposal to stop foreign land ownership ‘fair’: President
• SA remains a sound business, investment destination
• Government signs housing contract with corporate SA
• Limiting foreign land ownership an international practice
• New legislations to come before Parliament
• Electrification programme explained
• Political parties to debate SONA
• Become involved in the change you want
• When the President talks directly to you
• Parly refutes claims of extra security measures for SONA
• Road closures for SONA, rehearsals
• President Zuma concerned by Malamulele tensions
• All systems go for SONA
• Interfaith working group gets off the ground
• Deputy President will not attend Govnet pre-SONA dinner
• Presidency welcomes SONA inputs from the public
• SONA 2015 budget cut in half
• SA invited to contribute to SONA 2015
• Citizens need to play a role
• Have your say on SONA
• Live screenings of the SONA to be held in provinces

Statements and media advisories

• Public Service and Administration hosts 2015 Presidential Golf Challenge, 13 Feb
• Presidency on State of the Nation Address preparations, 1 Feb 2015