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20 Feb 2023

SONA promises need to translate into action for construction industry

By Staff Writer

The private sector must lead the charge for change. That means all of us, the independently owned, the self-funded and the entrepreneurial organisations that are led by men and women who believe in this country

19 Feb 2021

SA’s construction industry can build its way back to success in 2021

By Staff Writer

In his State of the Nation Address (SONA 2021), President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the R100 billion Infrastructure Fund is now in full operation. He said that infrastructure projects that have been planned will lead to the revival of the construction industry and the creation of much-needed jobs. With this in mind, Eben Meyburgh, CEO...

09 Feb 2021

SONA: President must involve commercial sector on a large scale

By Staff Writer

President Ramaphosa will have to spell out the role of the commercial sector very clearly in his State-of-the-Nation address (SONA) this week. He should also highlight the factors that undermine this sector’s contribution to the economy and the country’s progress in general.

08 Feb 2021

SONA: 'We call on the President to announce the extension of Section 12J'

By Staff Writer

Ahead of his State of the Nation Address on 11 February, President Ramaphosa will be grappling with the huge task of rebuilding an economy ravaged by the Covid-19 pandemic. We believe he will do everything in his power to put South Africa on a firm growth path.

18 Feb 2020

SONA: So near, yet so far

By Janice Roberts

The annual State of the Nation Address (SONA), which coincides with the opening of Parliament for the year, took place last week with the usual pomp and circumstance.

14 Feb 2020

SACCI welcomes President's SONA remarks

By Janice Roberts

The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry notes and welcomes the President’s remarks in his 2020 State of the Nation address.

12 Feb 2020

'Less promises and more delivery for SONA 2020'

By Janice Roberts

While past SONA speeches have proposed good plans to take South Africa forward, OUTA trusts that this week President Ramaphosa will deliver a plan that is realistic and provides clarity on implementation.

27 Feb 2019

Affordable insurance underpins SA’s new growth plan

By Janice Roberts

Author: Nico Esterhuizen, General Manager: Insurance Risks at the South African Insurance Association (SAIA) While it may not seem obvious at first glance, some of the most important economic reforms announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) recently – such as infrastructure investment and growing the agricultural sector –...

13 Feb 2019

Budget 2019 must articulate practicalities of SONA intent

By Janice Roberts

Dr Binganidzo Muchara of Unisa’s Graduate School of Business Leadership President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) had the theme, “Following up on our commitments. Making your Future Work Better.” In preparing to give the address, President Ramaphosa’s objectives would have been twofold: firstly, to appeal to business and the investment community which...

07 Feb 2019

SONA 2019 REACTION: Fixing Eskom a 'big ticket item'

By Janice Roberts

The crucial test of the State of the Nation (SONA) message this evening will be the successful implementation of planned policies and projects. This is according to NWU Business School Economist Professor Raymond Parsons.

04 Feb 2019

What SA can expect from the SONA

By Janice Roberts

The State of the Nation Address (SONA), scheduled for Thursday 7th February, will be delivered by President Cyril Ramaphosa against a backdrop of economic underperformance, high unemployment, depressed business confidence and rising government debt levels.

25 Apr 2018

Surge in consumer confidence reflects #Ramaprogress

By Janice Roberts

By Christie Viljoen, PwC Economist. The Bureau for Economic Research (BER) reported on April 25th that South African consumer confidence rebounded during the first quarter of 2o18. In fact, sentiment jumped to the highest on record during the period. The improvement between 2017Q4 and 2018Q1 was also the largest on record, eclipsing the jump...