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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 it brings certainty to the country’s political, social and economic landscape. It demonstrates that South Africa’s democracy remains robust.

In the address, President Cyril Ramaphosa sets out government’s key policy objectives and deliverables for the year ahead, flag challenges and outline interventions to unlock our nation’s potential.

During his address, the President also highlights what has been achieved since his last address in 2024. He also reflects on the progress made in implementing the Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan (ERRP).

For the full speech, click on the following link:

https://www.stateofthenation.gov.za/assets/downloads/SONA_2025_Speech.pdf

Presentation to Paris-based organisations of South Africa’s priorities for the G20 presidency

Mr Zane Dangor, Director General of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), in his capacity as G20 Sherpa, and Mr Duncan Pieterse, Director General of National Treasury, accompanied by two Sous-Sherpas, and Officials from DIRCO held several meetings with Paris-based organisations (UNESCO, OECD, IAE) on 27-28 January 2025. The South African delegation presented South Africa’s priorities of its G20 presidency for 2025.