President Jacob Zuma has presented the State of the Nation Address (SoNA) to a joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament (National Assembly and National Council of Provinces) on 9 February 2017 at 19h00. This was President Zuma’s fourth State of the Nation Address (SoNA) to the joint sitting of the two houses of Parliament since he was re-elected in May 2014.
The theme for SoNA 2017 was: “The Year of Oliver Reginald Tambo: Unity in Action Together Moving South Africa Forward.”
The President provided an update on the implementation of the Programme of Action based on the National Development Plan (NDP). The 2017 SoNA was delivered within the context of the current strides made by government to respond to the various challenges that our country is facing.
The 2017 SoNA will be followed by a debate in the National Assembly and the President’s reply to the debate.
The 2017 SoNA was broadcast live on a number of television and radio stations and streamed live on the Parliament’s website and at public viewing centres.
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Statements and media advisories
- SoNA 2017 Highlights, 07 March 2017
- SoNA 2017 in numbers, 10 Feb
- Parliament on state of readiness for State of the Nation Address, 8 Feb
- Parliament on reports of deployment of SANDF soldiers , 8 Feb
- Police on activation of NATJOINTS to secure SONA 2017, 8 Feb
- Government on preparations for 2017 State of the Nation Address, 8 Feb
- President Jacob Zuma hosts high tea with special guests of 2017 SONA, 8 Feb
- The Presidency on employment of SANDF members for opening of Parliament
- Parliament commits to provide optimal media support for SONA 2017
- Minister Jeff Radebe addresses Invest in Africa conference ahead of SoNA, 7 Feb
- President Jacob Zuma hosts business luncheon ahead of 2017 State of the Nation, 7 Feb
- Parliament briefs media on state of readiness to host 2017 State of the Nation Address, 2 Feb
- The Presidency on preparations for State of the Nation Address 2017
- Public Service and Administration hosts 2017 Presidential Golf Challenge, 10 Feb
- Parliament hosts school educational programme on State of the Nation Address, 30 Jan to 7 Feb
- Parliament on accredited media for State of the Nation Address 2017
- Parliament on media accreditation for 2017 State of the Nation Address, 9 Jan
Debate on the State of the Nation Address
- President Jacob Zuma: Response to debate on the State of the Nation Address 2017, 16 Feb
- Deputy Minister Buti Manamela: Debate of the State of the Nation Address, 15 Feb
- Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula: Debate of the State of the Nation Address, 15 Feb
- Minister Lindiwe Zulu: Debate of the State of the Nation Address, 15 Feb
- Minister Siyabonga Cwele: Debate of the State of the Nation Address, 15 Feb
- Minister Rob Davies: Debate of the State of the Nation Address, 15 Feb
