Parliament is set to host the highly anticipated 2025 State of the Nation Address, with Speaker Thoko Didiza highlighting its significance and meticulous planning.
is a crucial event on the national calendar that required“This is a joint seating of all the houses of Parliament with one agenda - the State of the Nation Address byThe Sona allows the President, as Head of State, to speak to the nation and reflect on a wide range of matters of national importance as well as outline the progress on the commitments of the state
The 2025 Sona will be hosted under the theme of ‘Harnessing Parliamentary Diplomacy for Realisation of Global Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability’. “We always make budget provisions for Sona. Last year, we budgeted for R6 million. This year we provisioned R6 million for Sona,” he said. Almost 2,000 guests from various sectors such as civil society, academia, traditional, religious, and cultural groups, are expected to attend the Sona.
An imbongi or a Xhosa praise poet, is a member of the Xhosa community who performs ceremonial activities at important events.
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