SONA 2024 met with mixed reactions from people and parties

The State of the Nation Address (SONA) is an important, annual address from the Presidency of South Africa. This ‘family meeting’ updates citizens on government’s progress – and raise important issues to the country.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is delivers his next State of the Nation Address on Tuesday.

Here’s what some have said about the President’s next meeting, and what citizens might expect.

SONA 2024 met with mixed reactions from people and parties

SONA 2024 has met with mixed reactions from people and parties.

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According to the Presidency’s website, the State of the Nation Address is happening on Thursday (8 February, 2024).

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The address draws mixed reaction, including bids to have the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) banned from attending. Basic income grants are one of the key issues to address.

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Citizens are using the Presidency Facebook page to ask whether previous government issues, like Phala Phala or the Gupta-scandal, have been addressed.

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The Presidency delivers the yearly address on Thursday (8 February).

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President Ramaphosa delivered his first Address in 2018. So much might have changed in South Africa since then! Nelson Mandela delivered his first in 1994 – after the first election, leading South Africa into a new time.

If you’d like to add your thoughts to the discussion, the Presidential Hotline can be reached at 17737. Send your comments to the presidency – and let them know what you think about the nation right now.

What do YOU think of the SONA?

We want to hear your thoughts on this story, too! Let us know what you think about the State of the Nation Address. Reach the team at info@thesouthafrican.com.

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