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SONA: Should it have honest, bad news or polished promises?

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This Thursday, the nation listens as the President delivers the State of the Nation Address. Basically, the SONA provides the President with an opportunity to reflect on the state of the nation across political, economic and social fronts - both domestically and within a shifting global context.

It is also a moment of accountability, where the Head of State reports to citizens on government’s performance and sets out the programme of action for the year ahead.

We asked you, would you rather hear HONEST bad news or POLISHED promises? Here's what you had to say...

10 Feb English South Africa Society & Culture · Personal Journals

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