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M&G Newsroom: 25 February 2013

We look at the Oscar Pistorius hearing, Mamphela Ramphele’s new political party, Sona, the upcoming budget speech and the artful Design Indaba.

State of the Nation: Women still pushed to the margins

President Jacob Zuma’s speech offered very little for women or for those concerned about safety and security.

Zuma: Forget our differences – unite behind NDP

President Jacob Zuma has called for all parties represented in Parliament to unite behind the National Development Plan.

We speak to MPs for reaction on the president’s speech. While at times they were scathing of his address

Opposition: Zuma lacks vision for SA

Opposition parties have collectively slammed President Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation address in Parliament.

M&G Newsroom: 11 February 2013

In this week’s edition, we cover allegations of abuse leveled against Tokyo Sexwale, the State Of The Nation address, Gupta TV and more.

Oscar Pistorius.

Opinion: The Oscar deflection

Oscar Pistorius has grabbed the attention of SA and deviated its focus from all other pressing issues in the country, writes Nickolaus Bauer.

If you missed our live video chat about Zuma’s State of the Nation address with Eusebius McKaiser and Chester Missing

M&G Hangout: Chester Missing on Sona 2013

If you missed our live video chat about Zuma’s State of the Nation address with Eusebius McKaiser and Chester Missing, watch the full version here.

The Reeva/Oscar tragedy continues to make headlines

Weekend 101: Oscar overshadows Zuma

The Reeva/Oscar tragedy continues to make headlines, Zuma delivers an average Sona and the Harlem Shake takes over the world.

Opposition parties are investigating the possibility of contesting the 2014 general elections under one political umbrella after President Jacob Zuma’s address.

Parties may join forces to fight ANC in 2014 poll

South Africa’s opposition parties are investigating the possibility of contesting the 2014 general elections under one political umbrella.

Zuma demands no more burning and looting

The image of burning tyres and looting shops appears to have been President Zuma’s main concern during his address at the New Age media briefing.

Business uninspired by President Zuma’s Sona

President Jacob Zuma’s Sona did little to inspire the business world, which seems to have just heard it all too many times before.

Sona: Mixed reaction from opposition parties

President Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation address has received a mixed batch of reviews from opposition groups.

State of the Nation: What is the destination?

Delivering his State of the Nation address on Thursday, the president painted a picture of a country and government that was getting down to work.

State of the nation: South Africa, through the eyes of its citizens

South Africans share their views of the state of the nation, and a Limpopo community looks back at the promises the president made to them in 2009.

State of the nation: The people Zuma has forgotten

The poorest village in South Africa was promised the basics four years ago. Nothing has materialised.

Let’s hope Zuma surprised us

The president must translate the national development plan for his listeners.

Sona: Zuma’s speech reveals nothing new

President Jacob Zuma’s speech lacked a comprehensive plan to address job creation but he promised to investigate civil servants’ remuneration.

DA and FF+ voice skepticism about Sona

President Jacob Zuma is set to deliver his State Of The Nation address this year on Valentine’s Day, but the DA made it clear they won’t send roses.

President Jacob Zuma.

Sona: Time to deliver, Mr President

President Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation address will be his best chance to rescue a presidency beset by sloppy governance and empty promises.

The State of the Violent Nation

President Jacob Zuma’s State Of The Nation address would be the perfect opportunity for him to discuss violent crime.