{"id":2190,"date":"2025-02-06T21:31:17","date_gmt":"2025-02-06T21:31:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dirco.gov.za\/paris\/?p=2190"},"modified":"2025-02-11T07:41:08","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T07:41:08","slug":"president-cyril-ramaphosa-delivered-the-state-of-the-nation-address-sona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dirco.gov.za\/paris\/2025\/02\/06\/president-cyril-ramaphosa-delivered-the-state-of-the-nation-address-sona\/","title":{"rendered":"President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the State of the Nation Address (SoNA)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the\u00a0State of the Nation Address<\/a>\u00a0(SoNA) on Thursday, 6 February 2025 at 7pm<\/strong>. The address took place before a joint sitting of the two houses of Parliament. The theme for the 2025 SoNA is a \u201cA nation that works, for all\u201d.<\/p>\n

The address is an important milestone as it brings certainty to the country\u2019s political, social and economic landscape. It demonstrates that South Africa\u2019s democracy remains robust.<\/p>\n

In the address, President Cyril Ramaphosa sets out government\u2019s key policy objectives and deliverables for the year ahead, flag challenges and outline interventions to unlock our nation\u2019s potential.<\/p>\n

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).<\/p>\n

For the full speech, click on the following link:<\/p>\n

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