Discover the key moments and reactions from President Cyril Ramaphosa's final State of the Nation Address in 2024.
President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Addresses have revealed intriguing patterns over the years, showcasing his style and message evolution. The recent SONA saw EFF leader Julius Malema and his colleagues failing to overturn their suspension, adding a dramatic twist. Despite this turmoil, the stage was set for the highly anticipated SONA 2024, with a budget of R6.5m and heightened expectations.
Critics noted the absence of EFF members at the SONA, highlighting the political tension that colored the event. Ramaphosa promised a unique address, hinting at important announcements and pledges amidst scrutiny of ANC performance. The SONA drafting team, spearheaded by Steyn Speed, contributed to crafting a compelling speech.
As the event unfolded, guests arrived at the venue, signaling the commencement of President Ramaphosa's address. The ceremonious affair included traditional rituals like a 21-gun salute and a military band, adding grandeur to the occasion. While the SONA proceeded smoothly, opposition parties critiqued Ramaphosa's speech as an election-oriented manifesto, sparking debates and mixed reactions throughout the political spectrum.
In retrospect, reflections on the SONA varied, with some praising Ramaphosa's focus on economic reforms while others criticized the lack of concrete plans to address pressing issues like unemployment and crime rates. The event marked a pivotal moment in South Africa's political landscape, setting the tone for future developments and electoral strategies.
-Julius Malema, Cyril Ramaphosa, EFF, SONA drafting team, Opposition parties, Steyn Speed
Patterns seem to have emerged in President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Addresses over the years. Here is a breakdown.
EFF leader Julius Malema, his deputy Floyd Shivambu and three others failed in a last-minute court bid to overturn their suspension.
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EFF leader Julius Malema and five of the party's MPs will not be inside the Cape Town City Hall for the Sona tonight.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday evening deliver his eighth state of the nation address (Sona), which will also be his final one under the sixth ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday evening deliver his eighth state of the nation address, which will also be his final one under the sixth ...
This is according to President Cyril Ramaphosa's spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya. The address will be held at the Cape Town City Hall on Thursday evening.
EFF leader Julius Malema, his deputy Floyd Shivambu, the party's secretary-general Marshall Dlamini and MPs Sinawo Tambo, Vuyani Pambo and Mbuyiseni Ndlozi were ...
โOur residents are at the heart of what we do as the Western Cape Government. President Ramaphosa should look to what we are doing here and enable the South ...
The drafting team is led by presidential adviser Steyn Speed, who is also the SONA coordinator in the Presidency. It takes a team of 14 people months of ...
As the moment grows closer for President Cyril Ramaphosa to deliver the State of the Nation Address this evening (SONA), guests have begun streaming in for ...
The activities include a 21-gun salute, an aircraft flypast, a ceremonial guard, the step guard salute, the singing of the national anthem, a full military band ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday evening deliver his eighth state of the nation address.
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Political leaders say Ramaphosa merely repeated what he has been saying since he took office in 2018.
Opposition political parties have slammed President Cyril Ramaphosa's 2024 State of the Nation Address, saying it was an ANC election manifesto disguised as ...
Unfortunately corruption, high unemployment, poor service delivery, high crime rates - these are all correlated and affect our economic growth.
May I ask that we observe a moment of silence in his honour. Fellow South Africans,. This SoNA takes place in the 30th year of our democracy. On 27 April 1994, ...
Opposition parties in the Free State and nationally have strongly criticised the 2024 State of the Nation Address (SONA).Pres. Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the ...
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Cabinet Ministers speaking to SAnews have welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address (SONA), which he delivered last night at the Cape ...
Politicians from opposition parties were not impressed with President Cyril Ramaphosa's state of the nation address on Thursday. ANC politicians, however ...
Opposition parties and agricultural role players feel that President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address (SONA) was out of touch with reality and ...
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Reforms, particularly in electricity, have enabled the private sector to invest, and much more will come with further reforms said President Cyril Ramaphosa ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his eighth State of the Nation Address from Cape Town City Hall on Thursday night. He looked back on the last five years ...
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The final Sona of the sixth administration presented no new ideas on how the government will deal with pressing economic and societal issues.