![Cyril Ramaphosa’s poet, Imbongi Inako Mateza, shares her future plans after SONA 2025](https://cdn.briefly.co.za/images/560x315/0a85dcc4dc7635ac.jpeg?v=1)
State of the Nation Address - SONA
![Cyril Ramaphosa’s poet, Imbongi Inako Mateza, shares her future plans after SONA 2025](https://cdn.briefly.co.za/images/560x315/0a85dcc4dc7635ac.jpeg?v=1)
![Stylish looks of female politicians at SONA leave SA impressed: “Love these”](https://cdn.briefly.co.za/images/560x315/e5f09de1b63a8d94.jpeg?v=1)
!["I sent the poem to the Presidency": SONA poet explains Ramaphosa's stance on calling him Cupcake](https://cdn.briefly.co.za/images/360x203/e1079df53c61a60c.jpeg?v=1)
!["SONA has turned into Durban July": Malusi Gigaba’s fashion moment sparks debate](https://cdn.briefly.co.za/images/360x203/f4dcb4cf4bb0149b.jpeg?v=1)
![Papa Penny shines on SONA 2025 red carpet wearing a royal blue and gold suit](https://cdn.briefly.co.za/images/360x203/4f8a1a3cce5d0c8b.jpeg?v=1)
![SONA 2025 fashion: Cyril Ramaphosa's poet, 19, shows full traditional outfit](https://cdn.briefly.co.za/images/360x203/a8e1a1c93e37f52a.jpeg?v=1)
![Nhlamulo Ndhlela wants Cyril Ramaphosa to resign, SA thinks MK Party member needs anger management](https://cdn.briefly.co.za/images/190x107/d7f76048b2fb6b4d.jpeg?v=1)
The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party’s Nhlamulo Ndhlela believes that the sooner Cyril Ramaphosa resigns, the better, but SA thinks he needs to manage his emotions.
!["God overused this facial template": Deputy minister spotted as Sol Phenduka’s twin at SONA 2025](https://cdn.briefly.co.za/images/190x107/ad8f508fa08410ce.jpeg?v=1)
Deputy Minister Isaac Seitlholo's appearance at SONA 2025 sparked social media frenzy as South Africans noticed his striking resemblance to Sol Phenduka.
!["South Africa is a happy place": President Cyril Ramaphosa called 'my cupcake' by Imbongi, SA amused](https://cdn.briefly.co.za/images/190x107/1176f91789d9f359.jpeg?v=1)
A young Xhosa poet delivered a praise speech for the president of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa during the SONA and called his 'my cupcake'.
!["Left nothing": Nonceba Mahlauli stuns in show-stopping SONA 2025 outfit, SA raves](https://cdn.briefly.co.za/images/190x107/8c72961dd20890ed.jpeg?v=1)
Deputy Minister Nonceba Mahlauli wowed South Africans with her SONA 2025 outfit. Briefly News takes a look at Cyril Ramaphosa's SONA 2025 key points.
![SONA 2025: Lebo Keswa roasts President Cyril Ramaphosa over empty promises](https://cdn.briefly.co.za/images/190x107/3365d7c11299283e.jpeg?v=1)
Lebo Keswa shared a throwback picture of herself with Cyril Ramaphosa ahead of the SONA, and said South Africans should prepare for more empty promises.
![SONA 2025 fashion: Nomvula Mokonyane's figure-hugging outfit wows Mzansi](https://cdn.briefly.co.za/images/190x107/99186e045cb6bb32.jpeg?v=1)
ANC member and minister Nomvula Mokonyane attended the State of the Nation Address (SONA) and wowed social media users with her figure-hugging outfit.
![SONA 2025: Energy security, employment, cooperation and improved infrastructure, promises Ramaphosa](https://cdn.briefly.co.za/images/190x107/1086d7defb16eab7.jpeg?v=1)
President Cyril Ramaphosa gave a much-anticipated State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Cape Town. The 6 February 2025 speech was the seventh administration's first.
![SONA 2025: UNISA political analyst says creating employment is not the job of the government](https://cdn.briefly.co.za/images/190x107/251ae8657dcc74f1.jpeg?v=1)
President Cyril Ramaphosa revealed during the State of the Nation Address that the Presidential Employment Stimulus created over 2.2 million jobs during COVID.
![SONA 2025: EFF and MK Party unhappy with Cyril Ramaphosa's speech, DA pleased with some aspects](https://cdn.briefly.co.za/images/190x107/c53d2a4c8345911d.jpeg?v=1)
President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address drew mixed reactions from political parties, as some found it boring, but the DA thought he made good points.
State of the Nation Address - SONA
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