The SoNA 2015 is available in all official languages.
President Jacob Zuma presented 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 talked about government’s achievements of the past year and looked to the future by presenting a programme for the coming year. This programme set out government’s plans to address various key government programmes. The President addressed 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.
Video of the State of the Nation Address 2015
Statements and media advisories
- Minister Gugile Nkwinti: Economic Sector, Employment and Infrastructure Development Cluster post-SoNA media briefing, 24 Feb 2015
- Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula: Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster post-SoNA media briefing, 19 Feb 2015
- Minister Malusi Gigaba: Governance and Administration post-SoNA Cluster media briefing, 17 Feb 2015
- Minister Bathabile Dlamini: Social Protection, Community and Human Development Cluster post-SoNA media briefing, 15 Feb 2015
- Minister Siyabonga Cwele: International Cooperation, Trade and Security Cluster post-SoNA media briefing, 15 Feb 2015
- SoNA-in-Numbers – February 2015
- President Jacob Zuma meets special guests to the State of the Nation Address, 11 Feb 2015
- Police on security preparations for State of the Nation Address, 11 Feb 2015
- Parliament on State of the Nation Address readiness, 10 Feb 2015
- Parliament on rehearsals, parking restrictions and road closures for State of the Nation Address, 9 Feb 2015
- City of Cape Town on road closures for 2015 State of the Nation Address, 9 Feb 2015
- Presidency on suggestions for SoNA 2015 by South Africans, 5 Feb 2015
- Parliament on hosting State of the Nation Address, 4 Feb 2015
- Public Service and Administration hosts 2015 Presidential Golf Challenge, 13 Feb
- Presidency on State of the Nation Address preparations, 1 Feb 2015
Debate on State of The Nation Address speeches
- President Jacob Zuma: Response to debate on State of the Nation Address, 19 Feb
- Minister Lynne Brown: 2015 post-SoNA debate in National Assembly, 18 Feb
- Deputy Minister Mzwandile Masina: 2015 post-SoNA debate in National Assembly, 17 Feb
- Deputy Minister Hlengiwe Mkhize: 2015 Post-SoNA debate in National Assembly, 17 Feb
- Minister Nathi Mthethwa: 2015 SoNA debate in National Assembly, 17 Feb