The Emperor has no Clothes!

The 2021 State of the Nation Address (SONA) was delivered by President Cyril Ramaphosa on 11 February. While there were some positive highlights, such as plans to build infrastructure and create jobs, many felt that the speech lacked direction and failed to adequately address the country’s most pressing issues. Critics argued that it was too long, contained little detail and focused too much on grandiose rhetoric rather than concrete solutions. Ultimately, while Ramaphosa may have tried to dress up his SONA address in finery, it appears that the Emperor has no clothes.