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title: "‘We will not be bullied,’ says Ramaphosa in State of the Nation Address"
description: "Follow live updates and commentary from the National Assembly as President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the annual State of the Nation Address."
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# ‘We will not be bullied,’ says Ramaphosa in State of the Nation Address

> Follow live updates and commentary from the National Assembly as President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the annual State of the Nation Address.

By Daily Maverick · Published 12 February 2026, 18:30 SAST

## Key points
- President Cyril Ramaphosa makes his State of the Nation Address on Thursday, 12 February 2026.
- Stay updated with live commentary and analysis straight from the National Assembly.
- Explore the critical issues and policies that will shape South Africa’s future.

## Content

*[Live blog — follow updates on the original page](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-02-12-live-updates-and-commentary-from-presidepresident-ramaphosas-state-of-the-nation/)*