Sona 2024 red carpet: Retirement chic or haute couture?
IN a stunning twist on the red carpet at the State of the Nation Address, it seems the fashion theme was more retirement chic than haute couture.
This year, the trend was more like a leisurely stroll through a retirement village. That would happen when the average age of cabinet ministers is 61!
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ANC MPs proud of the past five years
THE AFRICAN National Congress (ANC) government has done a lot for Mzansi people.
This is according to the ruling party’s MPs.
They told Daily Sun on the red carpet ahead of the State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Thursday, 8 February that there was a good story tell by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
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EFF ishapa Sona ka bomb!
EFF MPs will not participate in the 2024 Sona activities and programme.
This is after the Western Cape High Court dismissed its application for leave to appeal a decision that forbids EFF leader Julius Malema and five other MPs from participating in the Sona on Thursday, 8 February.
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INFOGRAPHIC: Has Ramaphosa kept his promises or not?
Check out this infographic in which Daily Sun takes a look at five promises the president has made over the past five years and how he's delivered or not.
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It's not a pretty sight!
STREETS littered with rubbish, stinking sewage, gaping potholes, dilapidated railways and unfinished homes – this is the true state of the nation!
The bad smell of uncollected rubbish in the air poses a serious health risk in some areas of Joburg.
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Ramaphosa under fire!
THE State of the Nation Address (Sona) will be a dull event!
This is according to opposition parties, as they expressed their views ahead of the family meeting to be addressed by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday, 8 February at Cape City Hall.
Congress of the People (Cope) President Mosioua Lekota said Ramaphosa’s lackluster performance pattern and the collapse of governance were compelling reasons not to expect anything dramatic.
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What to expect from Ramaphosa!
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa is set to deliver the 2024 State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Thursday, 8 February, 7pm.
Notably, this will be the last Sona of the 6th administration before the 2024 national and provincial elections.
This might be the last time Ramaphosa delivers the Sona, should his party, the ANC, lose the elections or fail to get coalition partners to boost their numbers. This after it has been predicted that the governing party’s chances of winning the elections are slim.
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08 February 20:17
#SONA2024 Ramaphosa says the special SRD Grant, which currently reaches some 9 mil people will be extended as the next step towards income support for the unemployed @dailysunsa
— Mfundi Mkhulisi (@MfundiMkhulisi) February 8, 2024
08 February 20:02
#SONA2024 Ramaphosa says bulk water projects are underway across Mzansi to ensure access to clean drinking water @dailysunsa
— Mfundi Mkhulisi (@MfundiMkhulisi) February 8, 2024
08 February 20:01
#SONA2024 Ramaphosa says bulk water projects are underway across Mzansi to ensure access to clean drinking water @dailysunsa
— Mfundi Mkhulisi (@MfundiMkhulisi) February 8, 2024
08 February 19:41
#SONA2024 ANC MP Nocawe Mafu tells Daily Sun that she hopes South Africans will give her party another chance to govern. @dailysunsa pic.twitter.com/VXovEWAAEA
— Mfundi Mkhulisi (@MfundiMkhulisi) February 8, 2024
08 February 19:39
Ramaphosa tells a story of Dintswalo who was born in household with electricity and water provided by ANC govt. He says enrolled in a school where her parents didn't have to pay school fees.
— Mfundi Mkhulisi (@MfundiMkhulisi) February 8, 2024
08 February 19:25
Ramaphosa says his government acted swifly to fight Covid 19 sparring thousands of lives.
— Mfundi Mkhulisi (@MfundiMkhulisi) February 8, 2024
08 February 18:40
Members of Parliament, Nqabayomzi Kwankwa, Cedric Frolick, Bantu Holomisa and Narend Singh at the Cape Town City Hall for the last State of the Nation Address for the 6th Democratic Parliament. #SONA2024 pic.twitter.com/tRnQCgWHF9
— Parliament of RSA (@ParliamentofRSA) February 8, 2024
08 February 18:39
#SONA2024 EXPECTATIONS: The @AuditorGen_SA Ms Tsakani Maluleke says she expects the #SONA to take stock of how far we have come as a country, takes account of the prevailing challenges but also reminds the country of the potential we have to ensure that the economy grows pic.twitter.com/IT5tzw6Elw
— Parliament of RSA (@ParliamentofRSA) February 8, 2024
08 February 18:21
Former President Thabo Bheki has arrived at City Hall.#SNL24 #dailysun #sona2024 pic.twitter.com/Bq0NQYot8W
— ???????????? ???????? (@LESLEYPIET) February 8, 2024
08 February 18:08
#SONA2024 Water and sanitation deputy minister David Mahlobo says there is a good story tell in Mzansi. He says the government has done a lot to improve lives, notwithstanding challenges @dailysunsa pic.twitter.com/uNEuf60dVl
— Mfundi Mkhulisi (@MfundiMkhulisi) February 8, 2024
08 February 17:59
Police Minister Bheki Cele talking about the Groblersdal court case of two white men who set their dogs on a worker.l @dailysunsa #SONA pic.twitter.com/SXfjIy45lU
— Mfundi Mkhulisi (@MfundiMkhulisi) February 8, 2024
08 February 16:45
Members of Parliament arriving at the last State of the Nation Address of the 6th Democratic Parliament at the Cape Town City Hall. #SONA2024 pic.twitter.com/sxqY61Sack
— Parliament of RSA (@ParliamentofRSA) February 8, 2024
08 February 16:44
Cope President Mosioua Lekota says nothing has changed for Mzansi people. pic.twitter.com/Kcvj94zwbl
— Mfundi Mkhulisi (@MfundiMkhulisi) February 8, 2024
08 February 16:42
Parliamentary Spokesperson Moloto Mathapo addressing the media on whether or not the former Presidents will be attending.#SNL24 #sona2024 #dailysun #SONA pic.twitter.com/0qoB0UZ3yj
— ???????????? ???????? (@LESLEYPIET) February 8, 2024
08 February 16:18
Every year, the State of the Nation Address is filled with multiple "we will" - but how many of those promises have been kept??? In this infographic, @dailysunsa looks at President Ramaphosa's five years of Sona https://t.co/YCoTLMkbtg.#SNL24 #DailySun #SONA2024
— snl24sa (@snl24sa) February 8, 2024
08 February 16:08
#COPE leader Mosioua Lekota on what he's hoping the President touches on in his speech tonight and why South Africans should head to the voting stations ?????#SNL24 #SONA2024 #DAILYSUN #Elections2024 pic.twitter.com/G7SrXaSScr
— ???????????? ???????? (@LESLEYPIET) February 8, 2024
08 February 16:02
Rise Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi says Ramaphosa is not honorable to address Mzansi. He says he should be facing prosecution for the Phala Phala saga @dailysunsa #SONA2024
— Mfundi Mkhulisi (@MfundiMkhulisi) February 8, 2024
08 February 16:02
The band getting ready #SONA @dailysunsa pic.twitter.com/Aj5NBGsQZ8
— Mfundi Mkhulisi (@MfundiMkhulisi) February 8, 2024
08 February 15:48
"#SONA2024 transcends being a mere event in our nation's calendar, it holds significant importance as it marks the final #SONA of the current five year Parliamentary term. Concurrently as we prepare for this #SONA we are engaged in extensive preparations for both the opening of… pic.twitter.com/l9fp4pO6vg
— Parliament of RSA (@ParliamentofRSA) February 8, 2024
08 February 15:18
Tanya says she expects Ramaphosa to tell Mzansi about how he's going to address crime pic.twitter.com/zS7zB9UiPY
— Mfundi Mkhulisi (@MfundiMkhulisi) February 8, 2024
08 February 14:57
WATCH | Mzansi spits fire over 'EFF-free' SONA - The Western Cape High Court today rejected an application by Malema and five other EFF MPs to halt their suspension. As a result, they will be absent from #SONA2024 https://t.co/o7obnwKNMk…! | @dailysunsa #SNL24
— snl24sa (@snl24sa) February 8, 2024
08 February 14:54
#CyrilRamaphosa is set to deliver his State of the Nation Address at the iconic Cape Town City Hall tonight at 7pm. The 21-gun salute, aircraft fly-past, ceremonial guard, and the singing of the national anthem will all take place in front of the building.#snl24 #sona2024 #SONA pic.twitter.com/q8T8Q0sZ8X
— ???????????? ???????? (@LESLEYPIET) February 8, 2024
08 February 14:52
??TRAFFIC ALERT??
— ???????????? ???????? (@LESLEYPIET) February 8, 2024
Commuters using the Golden Arrow bus service, please note that the busses leaving the Cape Town terminus will proceed via Lower Plein St, Strand. Incoming buses will divert via Russell and Strand Street to the terminus.#snl24 #dailysun #sona2024 #CPTTraffic pic.twitter.com/j9nKKL3Wub
08 February 14:42
Nkosatane Senziwe "Nziwe" Malibu from Mpumalanga, the praise singer who will usher in the President at the Start of the #SONA2024 pic.twitter.com/5lRPnSvGGG
— South African Government (@GovernmentZA) February 8, 2024
08 February 14:22
#CyrilRamaphosa is set to deliver his State of the Nation Address at the iconic Cape Town City Hall tonight at 7pm. The 21-gun salute, aircraft fly-past, ceremonial guard, and the singing of the national anthem will all take place in front of the building.#snl24 #sona2024 #SONA pic.twitter.com/q8T8Q0sZ8X
— ???????????? ???????? (@LESLEYPIET) February 8, 2024
08 February 14:21
This man says president must prioritise social services. He says many people live on the streets #SONA2024 @dailysunsa pic.twitter.com/VbS11eIthn
— Mfundi Mkhulisi (@MfundiMkhulisi) February 8, 2024
08 February 14:16
#sapsHQ The Ministers of the Justice Crime Prevention Cluster (JCPS) led by the Minister of Police and the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans will address the National Joint Operational Intelligence Structures (Natjoints) ahead of their deployment for #SONA2024. NP pic.twitter.com/xOdX79RQDI
— SA Police Service ???? (@SAPoliceService) February 8, 2024
08 February 14:07
??TRAFFIC ALERT??
— ???????????? ???????? (@LESLEYPIET) February 8, 2024
Commuters using the Golden Arrow bus service, please note that the busses leaving the Cape Town terminus will proceed via Lower Plein St, Strand. Incoming buses will divert via Russell and Strand Street to the terminus.#snl24 #dailysun #sona2024 #CPTTraffic pic.twitter.com/j9nKKL3Wub
08 February 12:15
SONA 2024 Morning Live Show https://t.co/qJKWK77LIN
— Parliament of RSA (@ParliamentofRSA) February 8, 2024
08 February 12:14
NCOP Chairperson Mr Amos Masondo, Minister of Police Mr Bheki Cele and Minister of Defence Ms Thandi Modise doing a walkabout at the City Hall where President Cyril Ramaphosa will be delivering the state of the Nation Address. #SONA2024 pic.twitter.com/fF5OweHQ1q
— Parliament of RSA (@ParliamentofRSA) February 8, 2024
08 February 12:01
NCOP Chairperson Mr Amos Masondo, Minister of Police Mr Bheki Cele and Minister of Defence Ms Thandi Modise doing a walkabout at the City Hall where President Cyril Ramaphosa will be delivering the state of the Nation Address. #SONA2024 pic.twitter.com/fF5OweHQ1q
— Parliament of RSA (@ParliamentofRSA) February 8, 2024
08 February 10:44
#sapsHQ The #SAPSNPC General Masemola and other members of #SAPS management is conducting a security walkabout being conducted ahead of #SONA2024. NP pic.twitter.com/Kpzv6XmdPB
— SA Police Service ???? (@SAPoliceService) February 8, 2024
08 February 08:42
IT’S ALL SYSTEMS GO FOR #SONA2024
— #SONA2024 | Presidency ???? (@PresidencyZA) February 8, 2024
The South African National Defence Force is ready for the ceremonial proceedings taking place ahead of the State of the Nation Address to be delivered by the Commander-in-Chief of South Africa’s Armed Forces, His Excellency President Matamela… pic.twitter.com/EZ0wADdudZ
08 February 08:41
Did you know?The State of the Nation Address sets out government’s key policy objectives & deliverables for the year ahead. During the address,the president will highlight achievements, flag challenges &outline interventions to unlock our development. #SONA2024 #LeaveNoOneBehind pic.twitter.com/2MXoXpTAj4
— Gcis_mpumalangaProvince (@GCISMpumalanga) February 8, 2024
08 February 08:41
It's all systems go for #SONA2024!! pic.twitter.com/wk64SA15As
— Parliament of RSA (@ParliamentofRSA) February 8, 2024
