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Bokabuddies chat with Ministers on Community Radio

Monday, February 13th, 2012

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Be sure to tune in to your favourite community radio station tomorrow evening between 18:00 and 19:00. Buddies from across the country will be chatting to various Ministers as to what they have planned for the year ahead. These Buddies form part of a nationwide project which runs from the State of the Nation Address (9 February 2012) until the National Budget Speech (22 February 2012). In collaboration with Government Communications and Information System (GCIS) we wish to encourage each and every South African to take part in the debates and discussions.

These community radio stations are scattered across the country:

There are

  • 15 in the Western Cape;
  • 14 in the Eastern Cape;
  • 4 in the Northern Cape;
  • 6 in the Free State;
  • 5 in KwaZulu-Natal;
  • 8 in Mpumalanga;
  • 7 in Limpopo;
  • 7 in North West and
  • 8 in Gauteng

These Buddies will take part in tomorrow’s media briefing:

  • Naki Makhubele
  • Yaseen Bhoola
  • Jerome Izaaks
  • Anele Leve
  • Karabo Monatisi
  • Sinazo Peters
  • Yonelisa Gova

Don’t miss it, tune in tomorrow!

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State of the Nation 2012

Monday, February 13th, 2012

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The annual State of the Nation Address took place at Parliament on the 9th of February 2012. In the President’s Address he sets out governments plans for the coming year. He also focuses on achievements and progress made in the past year and highlights important issues that will be addressed in the coming year. A complete copy of the President’s speech and some pictures taken at this prestigious event follow below. Let us know what you think of the speech and the event. How do you rate the speech and what do you think of government’s plans for the coming year? Were there any issues that he failed to address and what do you think of the issues that he did address?

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Click here to download President Zuma’s SONA Speech 2012

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SoNA 2011 :: Thursday 10 February @ 7pm

Wednesday, February 9th, 2011

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On Thursday, 10 February 2011 at 19h00 President Jacob Zuma delivers the State of the Nation Address (SoNA) to a joint sitting of Parliament (the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces). This is the official opening of Parliament for 2011.

Background
The State of the Nation Address was first presented at 19h00 in 2010 to afford all South Africans, especially the workers, students and school children an opportunity to watch the proceedings in their homes after hours.

The theme of the 2011 State of the Nation Address is “Celebrating the legacy of freedom through strengthening the link between Parliament and the People”.

State of the Nation Events

  • President’s State of the Nation Address (joint sitting of Parliament): 10 February at 19h00
  • Debate on President’s State of the Nation Address: 15-16 February
  • Reply by President to the debate on State of the Nation Address: 17 February
  • More events taking place round the 2011 State of the Nation Address:
    • 8 February: President Zuma takes delivery of new airbus
    • 8 February: President Zuma visits Sultan Bahu Treatment Centre
    • 11 February: President Zuma hosts Golf Challenge
    • 11 February: President Zuma hands over of 44 homes to families that were evicted from District 6 during the apartheid era. The event will take place at District 6 at 16h30.

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    2010 in Review [1 of 4]

    Monday, December 20th, 2010

    2010 is almost over and the Boka Blog is almost a year old! Join us as we reflect on the what’s happened here over the last 12 months before opening a new chapter in 2011.

    SoNA 2010
    The most significant event that the Boka Blog covered this year was the State of the Nation Address. President Zuma opened parliament on 11 February 2011, articulating his vision for the country in a landmark year owing to the fact that the World Cup would put us in the international spotlight unlike ever before. What’s more, 2010 marked the first time in which the general public was actively encouraged to experience the opening of parliament and reflect on the president’s intervention. As such, the proceedings took place after working hours so that televised coverage could reach as many South Africans as possible. Embracing new media technology, the Bokamoso Ba Rona campaign galvanised South Africa’s youth by assembling a virtual march to parliament to the remind the president that the needs, concerns and ideas of young South Africans must be heard. Close to 17 000 Boka Buddies are still marching! If you haven’t joined yet, add a marcher to the blog masthead above.

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    urView :: SoNA Impressions

    Thursday, February 11th, 2010

    urView is a recurring feature on the Bokomosa Ba Rona Blog. What’s your take on things? Use comments to leave your thoughts about the discussion below.

    YOUR IMPRESSIONS OF PRESIDENT ZUMA’S 2010 STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS?

    VISION FOR THE NATION
    “In the two decades since the release of Madiba, our country has changed fundamentally. President Mandela united this country behind the goal of a non-sexist, non-racial, democratic and prosperous South Africa. As we celebrate Madiba’s release today, let us recommit ourselves to building a better future for all South Africans, black and white.”

    YOUTH
    “We are impressed by the enthusiasm of the youth about the occasion. 266 children from all provinces participated in the pre-State of the Nation debate on the role of the youth in the fight against poverty.”

    EMPLOYMENT
    “The most urgent focus of policy change must be interventions to create jobs for young people. Unemployment rates for young people are substantially higher than the average. Proposals will be tabled to subsidise the cost of hiring younger workers to encourage firms to take on inexperienced staff.”

    EDUCATION
    “We have placed education and skills development at the centre of this government’s policies. In our 2010 programme, we want to improve the ability of our children to read, write and count in their foundation years. Unless we do this, we will not improve the quality of education. Our education targets are simple but critical. We want learners and teacher to be at school in class on time, leaning and teaching for seven hours a day.”

    HEALTH
    “Another key outcome is to ensure a long and healthy life for all South Africans. We will continue to improve our health-care system. This includes building and upgrading hospitals and clinics.”

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    SoNA :: Haiti

    Thursday, February 11th, 2010

    20:00: PRESIDENT ZUMA UNDERLINES SOUTH AFRICA’S SOLIDARITY WITH HAITI.

    Wikipedia ::  2010 Haiti Earthquake

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    SoNA :: Better Broadband

    Thursday, February 11th, 2010

    19.50: GOOD NEWS FOR BLOGGERS! PRESIDENT ZUMA WILL BE STRIVING TO INCREASE BROADBAND SPEED AND BRING DOWN MOBILE RATES.

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    SoNA :: Quote

    Thursday, February 11th, 2010

    19:40: PRESIDENT ZUMA: WE NEED TO INVEST IN OUR YOUTH.

    “Honourable members, we need to invest in our youth to ensure a skilled and capable workforce to support growth and job creation. We therefore plan to increase the training of 16 to 25 year-olds in further education and training facilities. This will enable us to provide a second chance at education for those who do not qualify for university. We are working with high education institutions to ensure that eligible students obtain financial assistance through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme. We have also set ambitious targets for skills development to produce additional engineers and technicians and to increase the number of qualified mathematicians and science teachers. We must also increase the number of youth who enter learnerships in the private and public sector.”

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    Lingo :: Gender Equity

    Thursday, February 11th, 2010

    Lingo is a recurring feature on the Bokamoso Ba Rona where we take political terminology and make it easy for you to understand.

    19.30: PRESIDENT ZUMA HIGHLIGHTS SOUTH AFRICA’S COMMITMENT TO GENDER EQUITY.

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    SoNA :: Special Mentions

    Thursday, February 11th, 2010


    19.15: PRESIDEND ZUMA MAKES SOME SPECIAL MENTIONS OF PEOPLE WHO CONTRIBUTED TO TRANSFORMATION IN SOUTH AFRICA (CLICK ON NAMES FOR MORE INFORMATION):

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    Q&A :: Madiba in Prison

    Thursday, February 11th, 2010

    18.00: AN HOUR TO GO BEFORE SoNA 2010 BEGINS. “MAC” MAHARAJ IS CURRENTLY BEING INTERVIEWED ON SABC 2. HERE’S A LITTLE SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT BEFORE THINGS GET STARTED.

    Q&A is a recurring feature on the Boka Blog. We put a question out there and you get to show us how clever you are! Drop your ideas in the comments and check back later for the answer.

    Q&A :: How Long Did Madiba Spend in Prison?

    As we all know, today’s State of the Nation Address commemorates the 20th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s release from prison. Naturally, President Zuma will be spending a bit of time talking about Madiba and his achievements. To understand the magnitude of Madiba’s personal sacrifice for South Africa, we should remind ourselves of just how long our first democratically elected president spent in prison. Who knows how long was he locked up for?

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    SoNA :: Did You Know? (4 of 4)

    Thursday, February 11th, 2010

    SoNA is all about President Jacob Zuma’s 2010 State of the Nation Address TONIGHT (7pm, Thursday 11 February 2010). Follow the Boka Blog as we talk about the background, probe the issues and provide fun facts.

    Join us here LIVE this evening as we discuss the address while it’s happening!

    SoNA :: Did You Know?

    13. The President has an opportunity to respond to matters arising from the debate on his opening address.

    14. The State of the Nation Address is broadcast live on television and radio to encourage public involvement.

    15. Certain ceremonial traditions take place including a mounted police escort and a military escort.

    16. Before the President enters the National Assembly Chamber todeliver his address, he takes the national salute on a podium outside the National Assembly building.

    17. A flypast by the South African Air Force and a 21-gun salute takes place while the President takes the salute.

    Source :: www.parliament.gov.za

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    SoNA :: Did You Know? (3 of 4)

    Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

    SoNA is all about President Jacob Zuma’s 2010 State of the Nation Address at 7pm on Thursday 11 February 2010. Follow the Boka Blog as we talk about the background, probe the issues and provide fun facts.

    Join us here LIVE on Thursday as we discuss the address while it’s happening!

    SoNA :: Did You Know?

    9. Members of the public, representing each of the Provinces, are selected to participate in the Civil Guard of Honour.

    10. Learners are selected to participate in the Junior Guard of Honour.

    11. The Address by the President is debated by the two Houses of Parliament after the State of the Nation Address.

    12. The political parties have an opportunity to state their opinions and raise questions after the President’s Address.

    Source :: www.parliament.gov.za

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    SoNA :: Did You Know (2 of 4)

    Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

    SoNA is all about President Jacob Zuma’s 2010 State of the Nation Address at 7pm on Thursday 11 February 2010. Follow the Boka Blog as we talk about the background, probe the issues and provide fun facts.

    Join us here LIVE on Thursday as we discuss the address while it’s happening!

    SoNA :: Did You Know?

    5. The State of the Nation Address takes place at a Joint Sitting of Parliament’s two houses, the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces.

    6. It is one of the rare occasions when the three arms of State, the Executive, the Judiciary and the Legislature come together for an occasion.

    7. During the speech, the President talks about the government’s achievements of the past year and its programme for the coming year.

    8. As part of the ceremony, Civil Guards of Honour are lined along the red carpet to welcome the President.

    Source :: www.parliament.gov.za

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    SoNA :: Did You Know? (1 of 4)

    Monday, February 8th, 2010

    SoNA is all about President Jacob Zuma’s 2010 State of the Nation Address at 7pm on Thursday 11 February 2010. Follow the Boka Blog as we talk about the background, probe the issues and provide fun facts.

    Join us here LIVE on Thursday as we discuss the address while it’s happening!

    SoNA :: Did You Know?

    1. The State of the Nation Address is one of the most important events on South Africa’s parliamentary and national calendar.

    2. The State of the Nation Address is also commonly known as the “Opening of Parliament.”

    3. During an elections year, two State of the Nation Addresses are delivered; One, before the final session of the outgoing Parliament, and the other, after the elections when the new Parliament has been formed.

    4. Parliament is located in Cape Town.

    Source :: www.parliament.gov.za

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