President Cyril Ramaphosa's state of the nation address (Sona) will be closely watched as it seeks to demonstrate the cohesion of the government of national unity (GNU). Political analyst Prof. Theo Neethling anticipates Ramaphosa will address controversial laws, economic challenges, service delivery issues, and international relations, including the threat of US aid cuts and the war in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Ramaphosa’s Sona on Thursday will test the strength of the government of national unity , says political analyst Prof. Theo Neethling.President Cyril Ramaphosa’s state of the nation address will either expose the cracks in the government of national unity or reveal a strong consensus among the coalition partners.Ramaphosa will make his maiden speech under the GNU on Thursday in Cape Town.
“The one issue is implementing the National Health Insurance . It would be interesting if he said something about the Bela and Expropriation acts.“This is going to be a GNU Sona; in other words, it must outline the priorities of the GNU. “The president must say something about local government where things are bad for South Africans, and these things bring a lack of legitimacy for government.
“The DRC is a major issue, and the South African National Defense Force has been embarrassed. Ramaphosa will also address regional stability, including Mozambique.
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