South Africa, Politics, Topnews
09. February 2024
SoNA, State of the Nation Address, President Cyril Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the State of the Nation Address (SoNA) on 8 February 2024. The address took place before a joint sitting of the two houses of Parliament.
The address is an important milestone as it brings certainty to the country’s political, social and economic landscape. It demonstrates that South Africa’s democracy remains robust.
In the address, President Cyril Ramaphosa sets out government’s key policy objectives and deliverables for the year ahead, flag challenges and outline interventions to unlock our nation’s potential.
During his address, the President also highlights what has been achieved since his last address in 2023. He also reflects on the progress made in implementing the Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan (ERRP).
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South Africa's investment in
education has tripled since the
end of apartheid. At 6.6% of the
country's GDP and 17.7% of total
government spending, the
country's education spending
rate is among the highest
in the world.