Jan 29, 2025 · President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the State of the Nation Address (SoNA) on Thursday, 6 February 2025 at 7pm. The address took place before a joint sitting of the two houses of Parliament. The theme for the 2025 SoNA is a “A nation that works, for all”. The address is an important milestone as ...

This State of the Nation Address is taking place as we celebrate 70 years since the adoption of the Freedom Charter at the Congress of the People in Kliptown. The Freedom Charter is the cornerstone of our democratic Constitution.

4 days ago · President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his ninth State Of the Nation Address on Thursday. Ramaphosa kicked off his address by paying tribute to the 14 soldiers who died during violent clashes in the ...

5 days ago · Addressing these issues during the State of the Nation Address, Ramaphosa announced plans to establish professionally managed, ring-fenced utilities for water and electricity to ensure...

5 days ago · READ: Sona 2025 | 'Time for real change': Opposition parties demand action on unemployment, crime and corruption He said to achieve these objectives, government was strengthening the role of the Public Service Commission by making key appointments of people who direct the affairs of state such as directors-general, deputy directors-general, CEOs of state-owned enterprises, board members and ...

5 days ago · President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA) against the backdrop of South Africa’s evolving political and economic realities. Addressing Parliament in Cape Town City Hall today, he outlined an ambitious framework for national renewal, emphasizing economic revitalization, infrastructure investment, and the country’s place in the shifting global order.

SONA 2025 will be held under the theme: “Harnessing Parliamentary Diplomacy for the Realization of Global Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability.” This theme encapsulates the transformational potential of parliamentary efforts in promoting inclusive, sustainable, and collaborative approaches to global challenges, thereby advancing shared ...

Jan 31, 2025 · During the 2025 SoNA, President Cyril Ramaphosa will reflect on South Africa’s achievements over the past year. Notable achievements include a buoyant economy, growing optimism in our financial markets and a reduction in the unemployment rate to 32.1 percent in the third quarter of 2024, from 33.5 per cent in the second quarter. ...

During the 2025 SoNA, President Cyril Ramaphosa will reflect on South Africa’s achievements over the past year. Notable achievements include a buoyant economy, growing optimism in our financial markets and a reduction in the unemployment rate to 32.1 percent in the third quarter of 2024, from 33.5 per cent in the second quarter.

5 days ago · ALSO READ: SONA 2025: Ramaphosa honours 14 SA troops who perished in DRC conflict The president, as many had expected, said that the focus was to prioritise the economy to address the stubborn ...