Parliament has partnered with Proudly South African to encourage MPs and guests attending the 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA) to wear locally designed and manufactured fashion. The initiative aims to elevate the local fashion industry and showcase South African talent on this significant national platform.
Members of Parliament (MPs) and the nearly 2,000 guests attending this Thursday’s State of the Nation Address ( SONA ) have been encouraged to support local designers . The Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, has urged MPs and guests to showcase South Africa n designed and manufactured fashion at the event. SONA is an event where President Cyril Ramaphosa provides updates on the government's programs and sets the agenda for the new financial year.
It is also an opportunity for some MPs and prominent figures to make a fashion statement. Parliament has partnered with Proudly South African to support the local fashion industry under the 'Wear Local at SONA' initiative, said Mtshweni-Tsipane on Wednesday. The campaign aims to elevate the local fashion industry, calling on the nation's leaders to showcase South African designed and manufactured fashion at the SONA. In addition, Parliament has partnered with businesses in the agriculture, food, and beverage sectors to support the event. Mtshweni-Tsipane and the National Assembly (NA) Speaker Thoko Didiza addressed journalists in Cape Town about Parliament’s preparations for the 2025 SONA. They also highlighted the economic benefits that SONA brings to the city, boosting tourism, hospitality, and business opportunities.Meanwhile, President Cyril Ramaphosa will be ushered by Inako Mateza, a 19-year-old Xhosa praise singer from the Eastern Cape, which aligns with long-standing traditions. Mtshweni-Tsipane expressed sincere gratitude to the informal traders for their continued cooperation since Cape Town City Hall became the venue for the SONA after the 2022 fire that damaged the parliamentary complex. As a significant national event, the Chairperson said SONA garners both local and international attention, boosting economic activity through increased tourism, hospitality, and business opportunities. She also emphasized that alternative arrangements have been made to ensure that affected traders can continue operating at designated alternative venues. After tomorrow’s all-important SONA, the NA and the NCOP will reconvene for a joint session on 11 and 12 February 2025 to debate the President’s address. The President will respond to the debate on February 13, while the Minister of Finance is scheduled to deliver the Budget Speech on 19 February. Mtshweni-Tsipane concluded by encouraging all South Africans to actively engage with SONA by tuning in and sharing their views across the various communication platforms provided by Parliament, the government, and the media. The SONA will be broadcast live across Parliament TV, mainstream broadcasters, and streaming services
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