President Cyril Ramaphosa told Parliament on Thursday that South Africa’s economy is in a stronger position than a year ago, noting signs of growth and stability.
Competing with the sound of trumpets piercing the air, party members arrived singing and chanting while holding placards highlighting South Africa’s unemployment crisis.
uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) Member of Parliament Visvin Reddy says he sees no value in the State of the Nation Address (SONA), describing it as an unnecessary expense.
In recent years, data has shown that graduate unemployment continues to rise, leaving many young people frustrated despite having formal qualifications.