President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to deliver the 2022 State of the Nation Address (SONA) in an environment that continues to be challenging.
The SONA is traditionally delivered by the President before a joint sitting of the National Assembly (NA) and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP). The SONA sets out government’s key policy objectives and deliverables for the year ahead. However, the 2022 SONA - which also reflects on successes, challenges as well as outlines interventions needed-- will take place for the first time, at the Cape Town City Hall, on Thursday, 10 February 2022.
A devastating fire that destroyed Parliament’s buildings, including the NA and sections of the Old Assembly Chamber, necessitated the change of venue.
President Ramaphosa is expected to address a raft of challenges that the country grappled with over the past year and how government sought to navigate these.
The address charts government’s vision for building a more prosperous, united and equal South Africa.
SONA 2022 news articles:
President tending to tension in security cluster
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President replies to SONA Debate
Government intensifies fight against gender-based violence
Government identifies sectors to boost economic growth
Presidential Employment Stimulus programmes to reach 1 million beneficiaries
Cutting red tape to enhance growth
Ensuring future water security
MPs put their best fashion foot forward
Ministers outline expectations ahead of SONA 2022
Law enforcement ready to ensure safe SONA
Weather condition favourable ahead of this evening’s SONA
Kekana: Get counted to help us improve services
Weather condition favourable ahead of this evening’s SONA
Thumbs up for Thakgalang access road
SONA to provide roadmap for SA
NATJOINTS puts measures in place for safe SONA
Road closures to be implemented ahead of SONA
Eskom assures lights will stay on at SONA venue
Nxesi inspects service delivery ahead of SONA
Presidency conducts pre-SONA awareness in Western Cape
Cape Town City Hall declared Parliament of SA precinct