The president's address comes as the country descends into an ever-increasing snowball of crises - including corruption, rampant load shedding, a deepening economic crisis, and numerous social ills - on the cusp of the 2024 general elections.
JOHANNESBURG - Analysts said that an unenviable task lay ahead for President Cyril Ramaphosa, who is set to deliver his 7th state of the nation address on Thursday.
At the same time, he would have to report back on efforts to stamp out corruption, and to address the many social ills facing the country. The Sona would present Ramaphosa with another opportunity to change the negative narrative and to sell a promise of hope, stability, and progress to the country.However, University of Pretoria's Dr Sthembile Mbete was not convinced he would rise to the occasion.
While the ANC was blamed for often getting in his way, it, too, needed to realise it was at a point of no return.
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