The 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA) red carpet was a dazzling display of fashion, with emerald green emerging as the dominant colour. From politicians to celebrities, attendees embraced the vibrant hue, showcasing its elegance and optimism. The event also saw a focus on dresses and bold accessories, reflecting a sense of unity and progress.
Lindiwe Ntshalintshali, the Deputy Minister of Correctional Services, was a standout at the 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA). Picture: X, This year's SONA red carpet, held at Parliament, saw a plethora of bright colours and figure-hugging outfits as politicians, celebrities, and other guests made their grand entrances. Standing out amongst the crowd was Deputy Minister Ntshalintshali, whose bold choice captivated attendees.The theme of emerald green dominated the 2025 SONA red carpet.
Chief Justice Mandisa Maya made her entrance at the Cape Town City Hall wearing a rich and vibrant shade of green. She complemented her look with a pearly necklace, black shoes, and a classic black handbag. Advocate Shameemah Salie MP from the Al Jama-ah party also turned heads in a striking emerald green ensemble, accompanied by her son, Yaseen Salie. Their outfits not only reflected Muslim traditional attire but they also bore the colours of the Palestinian flag – red, white, green, and black – a subtle yet powerful statement of solidarity with Gaza. Welekazi Sibiya, the City Council Member and PR Councillor at the Democratic Alliance, stunned in a chic ball gown-inspired dress. Simple yet sophisticated, the gown hugged her figure beautifully, proving that sometimes less is more when it comes to elegance. The choice of emerald green appears to be more than just a fashion statement. According to research, emerald green is a symbol of renewal, prosperity, and balance, traits that align perfectly with the hopeful and forward-thinking themes of SONA. In the context of a post-pandemic world, where sustainability and fresh starts are key, emerald green offers both regal sophistication and optimistic energy. It’s the perfect balance between elegance and energy, making it the ideal choice for an event that celebrates national progress and unity. The event also saw a focus on dresses, with many women opting for elegant floor-length gowns over traditional two-piece ensembles. Deputy Secretary General of the African National Congress National Executive Member chose a bold take on the pin stripe look, with her figure-hugging dress that showcased her beautiful curves. The Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube opted for an olive green look with black and white beads. The uMkhonto weSizwe Party took a page out of the Economic Freedom Fighters playbook with their choice of wearing uniforms. The Member of the mayoral committee for Transport at the City of Johannesburg was spotted wearing Versace Medusa loafers that retail for R21 700. MK Party MP and musician Gezani Eric Kobane, also known as Papa Penny, made sure to make a statement, rocking bold gold shoes. He made sure all eyes were on him in a blue and gold suit, paired with gold shoes – a rare but unmistakably signature look. Miss World SA 2024 Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg looked stunning in a Princess Diaries-inspired look by Casper Bosman. She wore a white, sophisticated coat dress that exuded elegance and grace. Former President Kgalema Motlanthe and his wife, Gugu Mtshali, arrived at SONA looking polished and poised. Gugu’s sky blue ensemble was a pleasant choice for the event, with a touch of bling added by her brooch, making it a calm yet refined look. Motlanthe opted for a classic black suit - reliable but not exactly a showstopper
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