When President Cyril Ramaphosa took to the podium to deliver his first State of the Nation Address (SoNA) he did not only outline government’s plans to improve the lives of all South Africans, he also called on citizens to work with government to build a country of which we can be proud.
100th Anniversary
Celebrating the birth of former President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela.
Population
57 million – South Africa’s diverse population.
Speaking outside the National Assembly shortly after SoNA some Ministers shared their views.
Communications Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane said the speech drew the inspiration of a country turning over a new leaf.
This is a year of hope, renewal and change with government intent on building a society in which everyone is free, equal before the law, shares in the country’s wealth and has a better life.
South Africa’s new President inspires hope with his drive to renew the nation.
The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has announced the first 2019 elections’ voters registration weekend and has urged eligible voters across the country to visit their voting station to either update their details on the voters’ roll or to register to vote.
President Cyril Ramaphosa said government will accelerate the land redistribution programme to redress historical injustice, to bring more producers into the agricultural sector and to make more land available for cultivation. 
