Beyond the noise: A sober and rigorous assessment of criticism of the Sona
The Mail & Guardian | 18.02.2026 21:41
Every State of the Nation Address (SONA) in South Africa has become a platform not only for democratic accountability but also for predictable criticisms. Long before the President rises to speak, rebuttals have been drafted, headlines framed and conclusions drawn. By the time the applause fades in the National Assembly, criticism is already rehearsed and just waiting for the cameras. This year was no different.
