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News24 journalists Paul Herman and Jan Gerber reported live from Parliament.
WATCH: Ramaphosa replies to SONA debate in Parliament
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20 Feb 2018
Ramaphosa is wrapping up his speech. He starts by thanking all MPs who participated in "robust, challenging" SONA debate. "I also want to thank the people of SA who responded to the call that went out."
20 Feb 2018
Ramaphosa: "As we indicated in the #SONA2018, we are equally determined to tackle corruption and other economic crimes in the private sector."
20 Feb 2018
Ramaphosa addressing yet another Floyd Shivambu point. "Institutions like SARS, Reserve Bank, Financial Intelligence Centre and law enforcement agencies will work together to detect and prosecute tax evasion in the private sector."
20 Feb 2018
Ramaphosa: "It is time that we implement our resolutions on the conduct of lifestyle audits of all people who occupy positions of responsibility, starting with members of the Executive."
20 Feb 2018
Ramaphosa says the "character assassination and insults" on members of Cabinet are unjustified. Will announce cabinet reshuffle at "the appropriate time".
20 Feb 2018
Ramaphosa: On the matter of the composition of the Cabinet, an announcement will be made by the President at the appropriate time. So don't get ahead of yourself. When it is addressed, it will be done without any noisy DA interventions.
20 Feb 2018
Ramaphosa: "Where circumstances are suitable - and where the developmental function of an SOE is not compromised - there may be opportunities to involve strategic equity partners as minority investors."
20 Feb 2018
Ramaphosa moves on to state owned enterprises (SOEs). Welcomes genuine input from. Addressing suggestions by EFF chief whip Floyd Shivambu, he says govt is completing work on a new, centralized ownership model, with possibility for minority investors.
20 Feb 2018
Ramaphosa: It is clear that the failure of some govt departments to pay suppliers within 30 days has a devastating impact on small and medium-sized businesses. This is something I want to see addressed as I visit government departments.
20 Feb 2018
Ramaphosa reaffirms government's commitment to bring down the cost of data, after speaking to a young businesswoman. "It is our responsibility as government and MPs to give them the means to unlock that potential."
20 Feb 2018
"The Marikana tragedy stands out as the darkest moment in the life of our young democracy," says Ramaphosa. He will play whatever role he can "in the process of healing and atonement".
20 Feb 2018
Ramaphosa: I am determined to play whatever role I can play in the process of healing and atonement. In this, I am guided by the needs and wishes of the families of the 44 workers who lost their lives.
20 Feb 2018
"The Marikana tragedy stands out as the darkest moment in the life of our young democracy," says President Ramaphosa. He will play whatever role he can "in the process of healing and atonement".
20 Feb 2018
Ramaphosa moves on to #Marikana. "The Marikana tragedy stands out as the darkest moment in the life of our young democracy." The three recommendations of the Commission will be concluded in the coming months, including compensation.
20 Feb 2018
Ramaphosa: We must be prepared as government to acknowledge where we have failed our people. Where we have made mistakes we "must correct them".
20 Feb 2018
Ramaphosa: We must all work together to tackle the chauvinism experienced by women in the workplace and other social settings.
20 Feb 2018
Ramaphosa: "We must not see the redistribution of land as a threat. We should see it as an opportunity to address the injustices of the past."
20 Feb 2018
Ramaphosa: "We must not see the redistribution of land as a threat. We should see it as an opportunity to address the injustices of the past."
20 Feb 2018
Ramaphosa: We will not allow smash and grab interventions when it comes to addressing the land question.
20 Feb 2018
Ramaphosa: The creation of a non-racial society requires the liberation of African people in particular, and black people in general, from economic bondage.
20 Feb 2018
Ramaphosa says the reality is that young white people are not disadvantaged by affirmative action policies. White men still dominate senior positions in ecomomy. "That can not be denied."
20 Feb 2018
Ramaphosa: Yes, or course we will differ. Mr [Mmusi] Maimane, Rev [Kenneth] Meshoe, Sello Malema, we will differ on a whole number of things. One thing we will agree on, is advancing our people. That is why we are here.
20 Feb 2018
Ramaphosa: What we want from an investment conference, is to have the best companies in the country, continent and world, to get together and make commitments on investments that will create jobs for our people.
20 Feb 2018
Ramaphosa: No wonder South Africans feel the Constitution is their very own. They feel it represents their views, it also represents their identity. That is how South Africans want to be involved.
20 Feb 2018
Ramaphosa: We want South Africans to participate, but more importantly, we want South Africans to lend a hand. This is how we want them to be involved, 'they say nothing about us, without us.' Applause to the phrase.
