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In Pictures: President Ramaphosa delivers 2024 state of the nation address

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President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the 2024 state of the nation address at Cape Town City Hall on Thursday, 8 February 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. The address is an annual event, in which the President of South Africa reports on the status of the nation, normally to the resumption of a joint sitting of Parliament (the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces)
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the 2024 state of the nation address at Cape Town City Hall on Thursday, 8 February 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. The address is an annual event, in which the President of South Africa reports on the status of the nation, normally to the resumption of a joint sitting of Parliament (the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces)
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President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered an uninterrupted address for the first time in years as EFF MPs boycotted the Sona in solidarity with fellow MPs who were barred from attending.  We bring you the best images of the evening.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 08: The Preside
The Presidential Guard during the 2024 state of the nation address at Cape Town City Hall on Thursday, 8 February 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 08: Kgosientsho
Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, minister of electricity of the Republic of South Africa, during the 2024 state of the nation address at Cape Town City Hall on 8 February 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 08: General vie
General view during the 2024 state of the nation address at Cape Town City Hall on 8 February 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 08: Gwede Manta
Gwede Mantashe, minister of mineral resources and energy, during the 2024 state of the nation address at Cape Town City Hall on 8 February 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 08: Tshepo Mots
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 08: Tshepo Motsepe during of the 2024 State of the Nation Address (SONA) at Cape Town City Hall on February 08, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. The address is an annual event, in which the President of South Africa reports on the status of the nation, normally to the resumption of a joint sitting of Parliament (the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces).
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 08: Airforce fl
Airforce flyover at City Hall during the 2024 state of the nation address at Cape Town City Hall on 8 February 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 08: Airforce fl
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 08: Airforce flyover City Hall during of the 2024 State of the Nation Address (SONA) at Cape Town City Hall on February 08, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. The address is an annual event, in which the President of South Africa reports on the status of the nation, normally to the resumption of a joint sitting of Parliament (the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces).
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 08: John Steenh
John Steenhuisen, party leader of the Democratic Alliance, during the 2024 state of the nation address at Cape Town City Hall on 8 February 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 08: Premier of
Premier of Western Cape Alan Winde during the 2024 state of the nation address at Cape Town City Hall on 8 February 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 08:The fly past
The flypast during the 2024 state of the nation address at Cape Town City Hall on 8 February 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 08: Police para
Police parade at the Castle of Good Hope ahead of the 2024 state of the nation address at Cape Town City Hall on 8 February 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 08: Police para
Police parade at the Castle of Good Hope ahead of the 2024 state of the nation address at Cape Town City Hall on 8 February 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 08: President C
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the 2024 state of the nation address at Cape Town City Hall on 8 February 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 08: President C
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the 2024 state of the nation address at Cape Town City Hall on 8 February 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 08: General vie
General views ahead of the 2024 state of the nation address at Cape Town City Hall on 8 February 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa



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