PHUTI MOSOMANE
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to deliver what is arguably the most important speech of his term in office before a joint sitting of the two houses of Parliament on Thursday night.
The speech is the residue of collaboration among a large number of officials in the government, including policy advisors, researchers, and speech writers – and outside advisors and thinkers. Traditionally, the Forum of South Africa’s Director-Generals (FOSAD), the ANC’s January 8th Statement, ANC NEC Lekgotla, and the Cabinet Lekgotla also play a central role in shaping the speech.
Ramaphosa is expected to set out government’s key policy objectives and deliverables for the year ahead, flag challenges and outline interventions to unlock the nation’s potential.
During his address this evening at 7pm, Ramaphosa will also highlight what has been achieved since his last address in 2022. He will also reflect on the progress made in implementing the
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