READ IT IN FULL: Ramaphosa’s 2026 state of the nation address
This was Ramaphosa’s ninth address since being elected in 2019
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There will be nowhere to hide for criminals: President
The president says the Whistleblowers Bill will also be introduced in Parliament.
Ramaphosa announces water committee to deal with water woes
President Cyril Ramaphosa is delivering the State of the Nation Address.
SANDF to be deployed in W Cape, Gauteng to fight crime: Ramaphosa
A technical plan to address gang violance and illegal mining in the two provinces will be developed.
SA stronger as economic growth gains momentum: Ramaphosa
President Ramaphosa is delivering his State of the Nation address to a joint sitting in Cape Town.
GALLERY | SONA build up
President Cyril Ramaphosa set to deliver the State of the Nation Address at City Hall in Cape Town
WATCH LIVE: Ramaphosa delivers State of the Nation Address
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers his State of the Nation Address live from Cape Town City Hall.
Emfuleni mayor seeks ANC intervention after being asked to resign
The mayor says he was asked to step down over ongoing financial challenges in the municipality.
LIVE | State of the Nation Address 2026
President Cyril Ramaphosa set to deliver the State of the Nation Address at 7pm at the City Hall
Rise Mzansi, EFF lash out at Lesufi’s ‘bathing in hotel’ comment
Rise Mzansi’s Makashule Gana has criticised Lesufi’s comments as insensitive.
Tambo says no conversation to bring Ndlozi back to EFF
Sinawo Tambo says there is no conversation within the party about bringing Ndlozi back.
Parliament to update media on SONA arrangements
The briefing includes accreditation processes, access points and media positions.
Madlanga Commission hears more details about Mbense’s death
IPID investigator Nomsa Masuku is testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.
Apartheid victims families feel betrayed: Simelane
Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane’s sister, a struggle activist, was abducted, tortured.
News24 | Out of touch: Opposition rejects Lesufi’s apology, ANC backs him amid Gauteng water crisis
Opposition parties have not taken kindly to “detached” Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s apology” for his comments on dealing with the inconvenience experienced by the water crisis.
IPID could not trace EMPD vehicles to Mbense property: Masuku
Mbense was allegedly killed by police in 2022 and his body dumped in a Nigel dam
Political parties outline expectations ahead of SONA
All eyes will be on President Cyril Ramaphosa this evening as he delivers the SONA
LIVE | TRC Cases – Khampepe Commission of Inquiry: 12 February 2026
TRC Inquiry hears arguments on recusal of Chairperson Khampepe by Mbeki and Zuma.
LIVE: TRC Cases | Khampepe Commission of Inquiry: 12 February 2026
The TRC Inquiry is hearing oral arguments in an application for the recusal of its Chairperson
Police were wrong to list Mbense murder as inquest: IPID’s Masuku
Emmanuel Mbense was allegedly tortured and killed by police in Brakpan in 2022.
DA leader John Steenhuisen denies being captured by the ANC
Steenhuisen, once an ANC critic, now serves as Agriculture Minister in President Ramaphosa’s cabinet