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Make It Make Sense With Ayanda Nyathi - The 2025 State Of The Nation Address: Your Expectations? 

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President Cyril Ramaphosa will this Thursday, 6 February 2025 at 19:00, deliver the first State of the Nation Address (SONA) of the 7th democratic Parliament, at the Cape Town City Hall. This address marks the official start of the parliamentary program and sets out the government's key policy objectives for the year ahead. In the SONA, the President highlights achievements, challenges, and interventions for the coming financial year in his government. Which issues are you hoping the president will cover in this year's SONA? Will the President's approach be a bit different now that the Government of National Unity comprises of parties outside of the ANC? The Drive 959 anchors and listeners shared their thoughts!
3 Feb 2025 English South Africa Music · Comedy

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