This year's State of the Nation address will be a virtual, hybrid sitting, with only 50 people in the National Assembly chamber. This means less pomp and ceremony. The cost-saving will be used to modernise Parliament's technological capabilities. It will take place on 11 Feb at 7 pm.

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Tributes pour in after sudden passing of Johnny Davids

Smile Staff Reporter - 17 April 2026

The Afrikaans lifestyle channel VIA (DStv channel 147) has paid tribute to television personality Johnny Davids, who passed away suddenly on Thursday morning at...

SASSA Moves to End ‘Unlawful’ Queue Selling Practice

Smile Staff Reporter - 16 April 2026

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has intensified its warning against the illegal sale of queue positions at its offices, vowing a crackdown...

This year’s State of the Nation address will be a virtual, hybrid sitting, with only 50 people in the National Assembly chamber. This means less pomp and ceremony. The cost-saving will be used to modernise Parliament’s technological capabilities. It will take place on 11 Feb at 7 pm.

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