Everything you need to know about SONA 2026:
President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the State of the Nation Address on Thursday in Cape Town ...
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SONA 2026 Highlights Government Priorities and OversightParliament allocated R7 million for SONA; follow-up debates and scrutiny begin mid-February 2026 after the address.
Key FactsFeb 10, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: iol.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: iol.co.za
- The 2026 State of the Nation Address budget increased to R7 million, reflecting rising event costs.
- President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the address Thursday evening in Cape Town, marking the start of the legislative year.
- The speech is developed through a detailed process involving government and civil stakeholders guided by the 2024–2029 Medium-Term Development Plan.
- Post-address activities include multi-day parliamentary debates and ongoing accountability mechanisms throughout the year.
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