The President of the Republic of South Africa Mr Jacob Zuma will deliver his State of the Nation Address to Parliament on Thursday, 13 February 2014.
Because 2014 is an election year, it is expected that there will be another State of the Nation Address after the national and provincial election. The date for the election is still to be set.
The 2014 State of the Nation Address will be delivered in the evening at 19.00, as has been the case for the past years.
The forthcoming State of the Nation Address will be followed by debate on the address on 18 and 19 February 2014, and the President’s reply to the debate on 20 February 2014.
Events for the State of the Nation Address
Thursday, 13 February
- President's State of the Nation Address
Time: 19h00
Venue: National Assembly, Cape Town - Screenings of the State of the Nation Address in all provinces
- State of the Nation Address Gala Dinner
Time: 20h00
Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre
Friday, 14 February 2014
- The New Age SABC Business Breakfast Briefing
Time: 06h00
Venue: The Westin Hotel, Cape Town - Department of Public Service and Administration Presidential Address Golf Challenge
Time: 11h00
Venue: Atlantis Beach Golf Club, Melkbosstrand, Cape Town - Department of Public Service and Administration Presidential Address Golf Challenge Gala Dinner
Time: 19h00
Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre
Sunday, 16 February 2014
- SABC interview with President Zuma
Tuesday, 18 February 2014
- Debate on the State of the Nation Address
Time: 14h00
Venue: National Assembly
Wednesday, 19 February 2014
- Debate on the State of the Nation Address
Time: 14h00
Venue: Nation Assembly, Cape Town
Thursday, 20 February 2014
- Reply by the President to the debate on the State of the Nation Address
Time: 14h00
Venue: National Assembly, Cape Town - GCIS Presidential Cocktail Function
Time: 18h00
Venue: Marks Building, Parliament
Media enquiries:
Zanele Mngadi on 082 330 1148 /zanele@po.gov.za
Bongani Majola on 082 339 1993 /bonganim@po.gov.za
Media accreditation
- List of accredited media for SONA 2014 as well as media accreditation information
- Health and Safety Requirements for media: State of the Nation Address
- General requirements for media February 2014 State of the Nation Address
Background information on State of the Nation Address
The President addresses the nation in his capacity as Head of State, not only as Head of Government.
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, called the Programme of Action (PoA). The PoA sets out government’s plans to address various key government programmes.
- Fast Facts: the February 2014 State of the Nation Address
- Did you know? - facts on the State of the Nation Address for learners [PDF]
- List of media accredited to be at Parliament
Source: Parliament of South Africa
Related links
- State of the Nation Address archive
- Parliament of South Africa
- The Presidency
