Promises vs Reality: Ramaphosa's 2025 Sona Analysis

By Nco DubePresident Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA) attempts to paint a hopeful picture, but runs the significant risk of further eroding public trust. The speech, while acknowledging key challenges and setting out ambitious goals, feels disconnected from the immediate realities and frustrations felt by ordinary South Africans.After three decades of hearing promises, the overwhelming sentiment is “Show me, don’t tell me.” The GNU risks a severe credibility crisis if these grand plans don’t translate into tangible, visible improvements, and…