President Jacob Zuma delivers SONA 2016

Parliament will be the focus of attention this evening, as President Jacob Zuma delivers his seventh State of the Nation Address, before a joint sitting of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces. Most political parties have indicated that they want the state of the economy to be the focus of President Zuma's speech.
Another trademark of this year's SONA is the very strict security measures being put in place at Parliament.
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[@capetownct]

The funniest part was watching the sign language interpreter when Malema was chanting "Zupta must fall" lol

[@quintendutoit2939]

This is better than Jerry Springer!!

[@esperanzapeace3780]

you right. hahahaha I CAN'T believe this people.

[@mariobrendongorge]

+Quinten Du Toit I was laughing so hard watching this...I think Parliament has taken over the Comedy industry

[@lukhanyomtshingana1962]

+Mario George , I do not think the behaviour of EEF and COPE is funny.

[@mariobrendongorge]

Lukhanyo Mtshingana​ I found it funny and you did not...so what is your point. We all don't View things the same. You take offence at the EFF and Cope and I find the humour in it cause being mad about it won't help. 

[@lukhanyomtshingana1962]

+Mario George , I am not mad , I just did not see any humour in what they did, millions of South Africans wanted to know the direction of the country towards fighting crime, unemployment, poverty, hiv and aids and policies to maintain a stable economy. Them not giving the president a chance to speak then engage him this Tuesday and Wedensday on the debate does not make sense!

[@mchweligqamane3007]

Baleka Mbethe is failing this parliament, she must also fall

[@wfrancis25]

the state of the nation?......we're fucked

[@garethrunnalls4356]

+Westley Francis Basically, yes. :P

[@chilli8011]

+Westley Francis LOL.

[@iphone202020220]

+Westley Francis DA is like that one superman of the world who can recover everything. But never gets a chance because of majority.

[@stefancoetzer3070]

Why cut parts out of this video?

[@sinjinnathansen3203]

The year 2016 and still in 480p.....

[@rakgadimohlala2309]

Salute EFF, we recognise you.

[@idelanaledi]

+Rakgadi mohlala I dont. Speak for yourself ausi

[@primrosegamede8565]

lafa elihle kakhulu Jehova ungabususi ubuso bakho ku South Africa. # This is our country.

[@primrosegamede8565]

lafa elihle kakhulu Jehova ungabususi ubuso bakho ku South Africa. # This is our country.

[@primrosegamede8565]

lafa elihle kakhulu Jehova ungabususi ubuso bakho ku South Africa. # This is our country.

[@nkosi5860]

What is the parliament all about ? Is it not about us the public? It seems like all the parties in parliament are selfish and they dont care about us, the public... all they are concerned about who is respecting or disrespecting who. Please let a nation's address be a nation address, let it be about South Africa and not about individual parties. We as the public still have a voice to change what is happening in the parliament to ensure the nation's success. Let's stop laughing and start doing something, please...RIGHT FREEDOM OF SPEECH////???///RESPONSIBILITY???

[@kabinyanejors4867]

One hour gone. Nothing has been said. And another 10min of saying hello to people...

[@shirindalucy]

EFF , does have a point, but they are behaving like a children. they are using their right in a wrong way. I salute Maimane. EFF if they can change their behavior they can win the country, but with their behavior they loosing more points, they lost mine also.

[@phumudzosimangwe7357]

+Lucy Shirinda himpela

[@lukhanyomtshingana1962]

What point are you speaking about?

[@paceinternetcafe2287]

+Lucy Shirinda poor black thinking

[@lukhanyomtshingana1962]

+Pace internetcafe , What is poor black thinking? What thinking capacity do you have and whatever you are!

[@lukhanyomtshingana1962]

+Graham McCall , that is your problem, changing people's statements and making unecessary threats! Black people in South Africa do not want a race war but are not scared of anyone , our past leaders fought bullets with spears, the next generation of them during Apartheid used stones, imagine now that we hace access to weapons what will happen to things like you.

[@roboroogo]

I thought weapons werent allowed in parliment ?

[@DhiviBoy]

EFF leave at the 1 hour mark so from there on with you can hear the presidents state of the nation speech!

[@PatrickTreacyAilesbury]

This is what South Africa has descended into. God help us all with these total numbskulls in charge of a nation

[@tozamilefunani]

+Dr. Patrick Treacy I hope you're not comparing it with apartheid!!!

[@PatrickTreacyAilesbury]

+Tozamile Funani No but these scenes just serve as an embarrassment t to the watching world. Are there no educated black leaders who can take over the reins of power and give the people a government of respect? Why is it always these left-wing corrupt power hungry cartoonesque politicians who just serve their own ends and destroy the fabric of African nations?

[@thamiduma2925]

1:05 Baleka says to the other lady there "uyazibona izispecs zami zifana nelokwe...?" in English, can you see that my glasses look like my dress...? Is that what she is busy with while running the house? No wonder her house always degenerates

[@sbooradebe4678]

I respect the statement by Hon. Lekota - from 25:20 It's the truth!!!

[@fillemonvatilifa3613]

😊

[@prudylash]

Can all the people who are above 65 years of age in parliament be fired yoooh.. we are tired of Zuma reading off books, he is old he needs to go and as for the speaker she needs reading literacy classes.. Our country will not go anywhere if these old people are still ruling our country, we need change, not just economic or racial relations change... they need to go

[@bonginkosindlanzi6831]

i think all the parties is not the problem, the problem is with the management, lack of skills while we have lots of youth who are educated but they not taking part when needed when will be our youth take action and build constructive country, i blame the youth for all of this time to wake up and bring the change to the country

[@andersonmartins7674]

People should understand that EFF aren't causing chaos or being childish. Politics is a dirty game and to play it you need to play it rough. If they keep quiet and do as the speaker says then the ANC will prevail thus causing many problems to the citizens. Their noise and what so called disruptions are essential beneficial to the politic ground thus causing the ANC to understand that they do what they what and how they want it.

[@neotlaletsi2834]

You’ve said it, robust debate and tackling the opposition politically

[@jamesubisi157]

I RAISE ON POINT OF ORDER, I support all parliamentary Delegates BUT Let us understand and Respect our Constitution' Freedom of speech has boundaries and you can Rise on point of order on THE SUBJECT OF THE MATTER and there is a SPECIFIC TIME, Not when the President is Addressing the Nation Even if you disagree with him, we have to give him a chance to speak. TWO WRONGS DOES NOT MAKE RIGHT!!!! PEACE IN OUR LAND.

[@kenjibryden2714]

EFF Members of Parliament are Miss using there Freedom of Speech.

[@tjskhosana5569]

I am not wanting to listen.

[@tshepomashabelangatane7960]

Lol English ran away

[@thinalubbe676]

In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king

[@ntobekomduduzi9134]

just came here for the comment section lol

[@humphreynduduzo5512]

Those who are uttering that eff is causing troubles, they should also says what does the ANC or Zuma in particular causing.

[@quintendutoit2939]

Notice how the EFF did not stand during the prayer at 1:32

[@nokhayamagangane7591]

+Quinten Du Toit red overalls, DEVILISH acts..

[@SelfRaisingWheat]

The majority of Communists are inherently Atheist.

[@lindiwehlatshwayo8105]

+Quinten Du Toit There is an option for silent prayer or meditation. It's not a crime nor offence not to stand.

[@quintendutoit2939]

I'm not saying it's offensive or a crime, it just shows that they are very badly behaved, they are like the naughty school children in the class

[@baitsepk]

EFF is right.

[@pencils1951]

It seems Zuma lives in a different financial world to the one I know. a couple of years ago the British pound was worth 12 Rand, at the moment it's 22.57 which is doing wonders for my back account, but this helps me to employ more people.

[@zamierebrahim3543]

WHICH PART HAS THE 60 THOUSAND AND MEGWATT PART

[@andilethwala1318]

#prayforSouthAfrica

[@nworaonwuzulu182]

As a dispassionate observer, I sadly note the blatant disrespect of the office of the presidency and lack of decorum for the authority of the speaker by members of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). Despite the speaker bending over backwards to accommodate them, they seemed bent on negating and subverting the rules of the house to in essence scuttle the State of the Nation address. Their beef with President Zuma may be a legitimate issue but it has its place, and as advised by the speaker, that place was not at this proceeding. Julius Malema and the EFF has done some good in holding the executive accountable in the South African adversarial parliamentary system, and the political system at large. Even more commendable is their effort to ultimately hold the government accountable towards land reform to redress the century of injustice in land ownership as their northern neighbor Zimbabwe has tried to do. In the eyes of the opposition, President Zuma may have lost all legitimacy but no matter how aggrieved, they cannot impose their will on the majority of South Africans that re-elected him. I am sure the South African constitution has mechanisms for removing a president. If their agitation has risen to that level, they should in an orderly fashion, explore those avenues of redress without constituting themselves into an unruly mass, or a bunch of thugs. The honorable speaker was firm, but she was also fair and seemed evenhanded. By systematically interrupting and disrupting the proceedings for an entire hour, the protesting EFF members also seemed to discountenance the rights of their parliamentary colleagues to listen to the speech or participate in the ceremony. This unfortunate spectacle and show of shame may end up losing the EFF the support of many who may otherwise be sympathetic to their cause.

[@desmondconradie1358]

its very bad there really, because you are in power .......

[@goofymovie38kgakatsi28]

does he deserve all dis praise mara....mxm

[@allymongwe3425]

rise eff rise

[@jacobkhumalo8231]

History lecture?

[@RuthMajozi]

My comments r disappearing

[@francisnyahage4576]

Which rule gives you that power,, tell us that rule #Malema

[@sphaisadventurous5100]

Honorable speaker 34 times lol

[@fudgietjie]

Im a optimist ,at least the word 'racist' was not used.

[@robertobetta9602]

+Jacques Oelofse Yet the word Apartheid was used as per usual in order to mask their current corrupt incompetence. SONA is an annual event where presidents should reflect on the previous year and give plans in order to pave a way forward. It has and should have nothing to do with Apartheid. That boat sailed decades ago.

[@veedge1]

+Roberto Betta What happened 22 years ago didn't just happen in a year. Apartheid was not just the 46 years that the NP government brought upon this country but the previous centuries of colonialist and imperialist stealing and enslaving people of colour for their own wealth and fortunes. You cannot disregard Apartheid as being decades ago when the effects of those decades and centuries are still felt in a strong way now. It has ONLY BEEN 22 years. It will at the very least take a 100 years for proper long term effects to be felt. I could be wrong about that. We all realise that Zuma is not the answer but neither is he the root cause of this countries problems. So before you so presumptuously dismiss Apartheid, just think a little.

[@givenmpompo4545]

Sometimes slick tongues, doesnt mean you are right

[@tiisetsomadiwane9038]

i am not recognizing you

[@brightmbovu2495]

mmm South Africa will fall down one day i wonder who will stay responsible for all that mass, i don't know what to do any more should i vote or not

[@DamianYoko]

this is more entertaining than any live comedian I have *ever* watched.

[@prudylash]

Political parties should stop hiding behind racial issues, let me tell you something, talking about race will not encourage us to vote for ANC nor the DA

[@quinnblack9246]

The hate though I honestly wish we were all grey with round bald roll on heads and no clear distinction. But people would be telepathic.

[@goodluckvictor7421]

I always like how EFF urgue according to the rules of the house

[@TuskoDTV]

honourable Lekota #Finished

[@ViralBuzzCentral]

eish Zuma must fall jerrr..........enough is enough!!!....he has brought enough disgrace to our beautiful country...

[@MsNosihle]

would it be weird if i voted for DA just cause Maimane is my MCM? lol

[@charlesrogers2953]

Hi Folks - Democracy was created in Greece which worked as they were all Greeks.

[@mphorakhale4024]

EFF I wonder if they see themselves belongings to Parliament

[@goodluckvictor7421]

All what was fighting for is for the rules of Parliament to be followed

[@oneahomonyileote9604]

EFF i vho dina maduvhano... ima vote for DA next

[@phumudzosimangwe7357]

EFF wants attention,yes they belong to Parliament but respect should be shown#hiswona

[@quintendutoit2939]

From 36:59 sounds like a broken record, he surely is persistent

[@charlenehaines2343]

Seems a little pathetic Zuma delivering this speech when most people don't respect him at all. When he talks about financial crisis; he caused this. Just doesn't seem reasonable to accept him talking about this or leading the country. He must really be thick skinned to stand up in front of everyone and talk about the countries issues.

[@whatisthetruth.8793]

But i thought President Zuma know better, he made himself face of corruption in Africa he should resign immediately

[@en5001]

harry potters "chamber of secrets"

[@nishaankarrian1693]

this is a joke

[@petelosuaniu]

Doesn't the speaker have the ability to cut the microphones of MPs? That would solve all the time-wasting going on from the EFF. The British parliament's speaker can cut the microphones.

[@ntyatyambomona9705]

Yesterday Malema was Zuma's puppet they were on same mission of removing Mbeki as president and you people also supported them. Now it surprise me when Malema says Zuma is the most miscarriage of South Africa . I love ANC but Mr Zuma I never like him from the start.I think SONA stands for STRESS OF THE NATION ADDREESS

[@wx6843]

Thanks for the info Zuma. he went on later to tell us the sun was hot and clean air is good.

[@mzwanelenkunzi5345]

But Still i wont vote for racist DA Nor corrupt Zuma

[@iphone202020220]

+Mzwanele Nkunzi Every politician is racist. But i vote for DA. The western cape is clean from crime and clean streets. I want that everywhere.

[@iphone202020220]

Vuyolwethu Madalane No crime and clean streets is what everyone wants. I don't claim welfare checks or food stamps. I studied and worked for my money. If anyone is about to take it from me you're in for a mistake. Shallow? No what's shallow is you dumbasses continuing voting for Zuma Which is spending all the tax payers money on new cars and fancy jewelry. Demond Tutu said "South African Black people lived better in apartheid" The races was divided so nobody will kill each other over hate. When we leave and take OUR military weapons with us. You're in for a shitty South Africa.

[@Stannaboy]

white people just going with the floor of hands clapping with no idea of what they r clapping to when that guy was poeting

[@sandilendlela3452]

Malema is going to be a president of South Africa.....ZUPTA MUST FALL!!!!We are indeed tired of this corrupt family and its friend Zuma.....Ngavota ngo-1994 angisizwa isiNgisi#Mam'Khawula....tlitlitlitli

[@liantiemelinda]

+Sandile Ndlela Malema owns SARS millions, more than his salary can handle. The only president he will be is the president of his jail cell

[@bonginkosindlanzi6831]

+Sandile Ndlela he will be the president in your dreams and in his party not in south africa we dont want south africa become zimbabwe sorry useless leader

[@palesamthombeni9245]

malema will be president

[@eternalconsciousness6217]

What is Agenda 2063 all about really?

[@billeborn861]

EFF Is just a joke there will not rule SA

[@angiemolete9635]

The guy who kept saying *honourable speaker* from 36:30 really pissed me off! Buckling for him to be told *sit down*

[@werelawrence4686]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂EFF did well

[@zekathembinkosi48]

such a disgrace...and here i was thinking that the selected parties will represent us and voice our concerns deliver services but all they doin is this mmhhh and than it is said that if you dont vote theres less chances of you gettin into the field of work but the question remains is this what we expected to vote for??...you know i had a little glimps of hope that if there were more parties in parliament competing against the ruling party delivering of services will be on point colaboration will be taken into place but look at this its such a shame...behavior nje aii u know even kids at primary no longer do such ai ai ai

[@amielmaharaj4477]

EFF got guts, I will not lie. look at this fool chair trying to suspend rules. Rubbish.

[@idelanaledi]

The only one who showed any form of intelligence is Musa Maimane

[@sollymaake2049]

+Naledi Jane Mmusi*

[@lukhanyomtshingana1962]

That is because you are DA!

[@lukhanyomtshingana1962]

+Louie De Jager , you the idiot, there is a speaker in parliament who ordered the EFF and COPE out of the session, it was not a member of DA! That is how the SONA started. ungasilahlekisi mhlekazi!

[@lukhanyomtshingana1962]

+Louie De Jager , first of all I am not an idiot and the president of South Africa is not an idiot, you are a fool to think everything in technology is made by white people because afrikaans speaking people are farmers of land like black people in South Africa, it is just they exploit them from the land they took by force through low wages after work. . Go read more on trade and see what the Japanese, Chinese, Russia, India and see what they produce in technology. Then you can have the brains to tell people what to use and what to not use!

[@jacquespansegrouw5513]

+Fred Pons jesus Fred... stop with your racist remarks, you will not be relieved of your unbased hate if you carry on. The root problem with the annex of parts of africa by white people was the use of a feigned mindset, preserved in a tainted religion called Christianity. I do hope you don't believe in an old bearded man sitting high up in sky...

[@fekedechidessalegne5959]

memhergirma wondimu

[@ChristiaanDurosukaBurger]

This is our future... our people's leader... I... I can't. No NO! NO!!! I'm out. Done!

[@BigRedinfluencer]

this is a joke if ppl keep voting for zuma(ANC) then i dont know what about cutting money that zuma gets

[@bignumbaalleycat497]

anyone for a banana???????

[@goodluckvictor7421]

This speaker was really a disgrace to the parliament of RSA

[@MeshackJuniorMabure]

Bafana ba EFF ba shapa go utlwala!!

[@johannesshilongo1146]

Ba'na mbaleka is too arrogant manh🤨yeyes,

[@werelawrence4686]

EFF cares about the common citizens

[@lifeuncutwithmalefa9559]

Grade 7 children in classroom, i was really considering EFF for a vote but after this Ay shame am good......Musa Maimane spoke sense like a Head boy...EFF how rude yall interrupting even when Zuma was acknowledging people involved in capturing our iconic history ...pity on yall....

[@Sunlove_honeybee]

Wtf am I actually watching? This is so pathetic. I've been waiting for the president to convey his message but this place is filled with animals. Did none of this people attend school?

[@dudumap764]

SA is dead

[@eternalconsciousness6217]

What's this Agenda 2063 thing I keep hearing about on the radio?

[@krylopls9928]

Jacob Zuma Changed Pretoria to Tshwane but even he says Pretoria. What a waste of money...

[@Ngwembe]

You are not familiar with the topic. Tshwane is a municipality and Pretoria is the capital city and that has not changed but the ANC tried to have the municipality and city being called Tshwane and failed the first time and are still going through the legalities of it.

[@SUKUNGEKHOMEDIA]

cela ukhulume isizulu angikuzwa min ngumzulu #dead

[@iphone202020220]

Non racial meaning no whites.....

[@wallies2692]

These comments are cancerous.

[@jacktraits6822]

They are yelling at each ... they keep interrupting one another....THIS IS EMBARRASSING! There is a lack of respect and it is just ...just sad... Now I believe that Zuma is definitely not fit to be in any positions of authority, nor do I think that the ANC should even exist, and the EFF brought up matters of significant importance , but they behaved like animals! ! ! 500 billion goes missing with that man in charge .. I wouldn't even be able to look at him and you people sit with him and listen to what he has to say?? Don't you guys have families to feed? Good luck South Africans - you guys dug your own grave by voting for these people...

[@charlenehaines2343]

So half the address was EFF giving me a headache. The manner in which they behave is unacceptable. If they cannot follow the rules how will they behave if they are heading the country. No rules will be followed.

[@ragosebohappy1913]

God bring back Nelson Mandela

[@mphorakhale4024]

EFF I wonder if they see themselves belongings to Parliament

[@tshepomashabelangatane7960]

They're still there even today in 2019 and they've increased in numbers

[@werelawrence4686]

EFF is the only serious party