S'THEMBISO MSOMI | Ramaphosa's Sona will have to include his stance on foreign policy and trade

Traditionally, the president’s speech during the official opening of parliament devotes about 90% of its content to domestic issues

06 February 2025 - 04:30

When they were putting together their plans for 2025, President Cyril Ramaphosa and his team would have known that international relations would be among the key topics for his administration. ..

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