By Marcus Moloko
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) set out a convincing agenda for recovery, reform, and inclusive growth.
The address reaffirmed government’s commitment to tackling persistent challenges while consolidating recent gains.
Economic recovery and growth
Ramaphosa highlighted that South Africa’s economy is in a stronger position than a year ago, with four consecutive quarters of GDP growth, falling interest rates, a stronger rand, and inflation at its lowest level in two decades.
He praised reforms under Operation Vulindlela, which have accelerated investment and competition, while stressing that growth must be faster to meet social and economic needs. Debt stabilisation and declining borrowing costs were cited as signs of fiscal resilience.
Social support and public Health
The President reaffirmed that Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) remains a national crisis, demanding collective action.
He announced the rollout of lenacapavir, a groundbreaking HIV prevention injection, from April
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