NATIONAL NEWS - Parliament is bracing against possible protests and disruption during the State of the Nation Address (Sona) next week.
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has already signalled its intention to humiliate President Jacob Zuma should he take to the podium during the joint sitting of both Houses on Thursday night.
National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete says they’re planning for Zuma to deliver the address, unless told differently by the ANC, which is trying to negotiate his early exit.
Mbete has turned down opposition parties’ pleas to postpone the event until a new president is in place. She’s also rejected an EFF request for its motion of no confidence in Zuma to be debated ahead of Sona.
Parliament bracing for disruptions during State of the Nation address
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Posted on: 09:07 Fri, 02 February 2018
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