The effects of the virus are palpable in tonight’s address, which is to be done in person by Ramaphosa from the National Assembly, but in front of a limited number of MPs and media.
Remembering lives lost to COVID: Ramaphosa to light candles ahead of Sona Parliament’s presiding officers, National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise and National Council of Provinces chairperson Amos Masondo, have been briefing the media on final preparations for Sona. FILE: President Cyril Ramaphosa, First Lady Tshepo Motsepe and National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise at Sona 2019. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN
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CAPE TOWN - Before he delivers his State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Thursday, President Cyril Ramaphosa will first take part in a candle-lighting ceremony to mark all the lives lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Parliament’s presiding officers, National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise and National Council of Provinces chairperson Amos Masondo have been briefing the media on final preparations for Sona on Wednesday.
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