SONGEZO ZIBI | Another chaotic Sona is not just ‘one of those’ — it imperils our future
This baffling tradition took root as shameless corruption took over our political culture
13 February 2023 - 20:27
Parliament officially opened last week, an occasion customarily marked by a joint sitting of the National Assembly and National Council of Provinces. To this gathering the president delivers a speech we call the state of the nation address (Sona)...
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