SANDF members in front of the Cape Town City Hall during a rehearsal for Sona. (Esa Alexander/Reuters)
In his state of the nation address on Thursday, President Cyril Ramaphosa outlined a comprehensive plan to rejuvenate South Africa's economy and foster national unity.
He emphasised the importance of infrastructure development, including the construction of roads, bridges and power lines, as well as investments in renewable energy and digital skills training.
Addressing the nation's challenges, Ramaphosa said: “We are a resilient people. We will not be bullied.”
He highlighted the significance of the newly formed GNU, urging all South Africans to participate in a forthcoming national dialogue to shape the country's future
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President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers his 2025 State of the Nation Address in Cape Town on February 6 2025. File photo. ( REUTERS/Esa Alexander)
President Cyril Ramaphosa takes the national salute below a statue of former president Nelson Mandela at the Cape Town City Hall ahead of his Sona in Cape Town on Thursday. Reuters/Nic Bothma (Nic Bothma)
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers his 2025 Sona in Cape Town on Thursday evening. REUTERS/Esa Alexander (Esa Alexander)
Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, minister of small business development. (GCIS)
Minister of tourism Patricia de Lille. (Department of tourism)
Bosa leader Mmusi Maimane and his wife Natalie. (GCIS)
MK Party members arrive at the 2025 Sona at Cape Town City Hall. The formation of the MKP and the rhetoric it is advancing, as well as the proliferation of smaller parties, illustrate that there are political interests that do not have an effective centre to coalesce around, says the writer. (Ziyaad Douglas)
EFF led by Julius Malema arrive to the 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA) at Cape Town City Hall. (Brenton Geach)
John Steenhuisen leader of the DA during the 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA) at Cape Town City Hall. (Ziyaad Douglas)
Former international relations and co-operation minister Naledi Pandor. (Ziyaad Douglas)
Gayton McKenzie Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture of South Africa during the 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA) at Cape Town City Hall. (Ziyaad Douglas)
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