President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his State of the Nation Address (SONA) to reaffirm to the nation the country’s resilience and determination to overcome its challenges.
“We are a resilient people. We will not be bullied. We will
stand together as a united nation. We will speak with one voice in defence of
our national interest, our sovereignty and our constitutional democracy,” the
President said on Thursday night.
COURTESY: X - @CyrilRamaphosaRamaphosa delivered his first SONA in the seventh
administration at the City Hall in Cape Town, and under the Government of
national Unity (GNU)
He highlighted South Africa’s position in this evolving world
order, stressing that the country will not be deterred by external pressures.
“By staying true to our values, by harnessing our unique
strengths and endowments, and by forging a common purpose, we can turn these
trying circumstances to our advantage and propel our country forward,” he said.
South Africa, he affirmed, stands for peace, justice,
equality, and human rights. He emphasised that the nation remains committed to
democracy, tolerance, and non-racialism, and will continue advocating for the
rights of women, persons with disabilities, and the lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI+) community.
The President underscored the importance of collective
effort in building a prosperous and unified South Africa.
“We will work together to build the nation that we want. We
will only be able to do it by working together and not by shouting
together. We will only be able to do it
by ensuring that we as leaders ensure that those who will come after us – our
children and grandchildren - inherit a country that we have helped to build and
not to destroy,” he said.
Done By: Elona Sibunzi
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