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The oratory of Oliver Tambo: Ngoako Ramatlhodi on Oliver Tambo

Ramatlhodi was the ANC president’s speechwriter. He recalls a sharp dresser who was meticulous in his attention to detail and unwaveringly dedicated to liberation. Amukelani...

VIDEO: The 2017 State of the Nation Address by President Jacob Zuma

Watch President Jacob Zuma’s fourth State of the Nation Address, given on Thursday, 9 February 2017.  Brand South Africa reporter President Jacob Zuma gave his annual State of...

State of the Nation Address 2016

(Image: Getty Images)   State of the Nation Address 2016: full speech State of the Nation Address by Jacob G Zuma, President of the Republic of South...

State of the Nation Address 2016: full speech

In the State of the Nation Address, President Jacob Zuma called for the eradication of the 'demon of racism', he reminded South Africans that economic growth was the fastest way to reduce inequality and lift fellow South Africans out of poverty.

Gallery: the SONA red carpet

The State of the Nation Address by President Jacob Zuma took place on 11 February 2016, an important date for the country. It was the anniversary of the release of Nelson Mandela from prison 26 years ago. We take a look at the dignitaries as they arrived at Parliament.

Peers to honour Madonsela

She's been named one of the most influential people in the world by Time magazine and been a finalist on the Forbes Africa Person of the Year list; now Public Protector Thuli Madonsela is to be honoured by her peers with the Sydney and Felicia Kentridge Award.

State of the Nation Address 2015

With the theme "Together We Move South Africa Forward", President Jacob Zuma's 2015 State of the Nation Address, delivered to Parliament on 12 February, was a celebration of the progress South Africa has made over the past year, and a blueprint of priorities for the next.

Be active citizens, Radebe urges South Africans

Minister in the Presidency Jeff Radebe has called on the country's citizens to engage with their elected representatives ahead of the president's #SONA2015 address next week to ensure that the matters that affect their daily lives are placed on the agenda.

Annual Nelson Mandela Children’s Parliament calls for children’s ombudsman

Some 108 children got their chance to speak truth to power as members of the Nelson Mandela Children’s Parliament this week, calling for stricter policing of child right’s violations.

South Africa to offer women free implant contraceptives

South Africa will make transdermal implant contraceptives freely available in the country's public clinics from next week, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi announced on Tuesday, saying the new contraceptive offered women greater control over their reproductive lives.