The Citizen Feb 17
MK party defends Zuma’s term in office, warns Ramaphosa of looming defeat:
The MK party said Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address (Sona) was nothing but ...
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MK Party Condemns Ramaphosa’s Governance FailuresSince 2018, South Africa’s infrastructure and economy have worsened, prompting warnings ahead of the 2026 local elections.
Key FactsFeb 17, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: citizen.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: citizen.co.za
- The MK Party dismissed Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address as a statement of intent lacking tangible outcomes.
- Infrastructure such as energy supply, rail capacity, and water access has declined since Ramaphosa assumed office in 2018.
- Ramaphosa is criticized for failing to grow the economy faster than the population, leading to increased poverty.
- Ahead of the 2026 local elections, the MK Party warns that voters will punish the ANC for its poor performance.
Ordinary South Africans are not seeing the results of Ramaphosa’s claims of economic growth.— Des Van Rooyen during the debate on the President's State of the Nation Address.
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