9. Consideration of the 2012 State-of-the-Nation (SoNA) In his State-of-the-Nation Address in February 2012, President Zuma stated: "At the January Cabinet lekgotla, we decided to undertake a mid-term review, looking at progress from 2009 till now instead of the usual annual review. The mid-term review indicated steady progress in various areas such as health, education, the fight against crime, human settlements, energy, water provision, rural development and others. However, the triple challenge of unemployment, poverty and inequality persists, despite the progress made. Africans, women and the youth continue to suffer most from this challenge. For the year 2012 and beyond, we invite the nation to join Government in a massive infrastructure development drive."