It’s that time of the year again when we have to sit through one of the longest and most important speeches of the year – the State of the Province Address (Sopa).
It’s safe to say that this is one of Mpumalanga’s dressing up events as far as politicians and socialites are concerned. Everyone clearly aims to dress to kill with their A-game on, but it’s unfortunate that some people leave us with more questions than answers.
While we acknowledge that some of our politicians are on the right track, we also notice that the fish indeed rots from the head for some. We want to call out a few people who impressed us during last year’s Sopa, and those who had us wondering what happened.
It must also be noted with regret that we’ve searched for the honourable Ms Jeanet Ngonzweni’s picture just to check whether she had toned down her make-up on the day. The search, however, turned out to be in vain. But we do hope that her make-up will not be overwhelming on Friday.
While we understand that everyone strives to stand out, we can assure Ms Nkosi that wearing a parachute is no way of doing it.
At some point in our lives, we all have to get over the excitement of decorating the Christmas tree. That hat must be heavy.
While Mr Premier is always on point, the Speaker needs to stop wearing unfinished outfits. This looks like the tailor was behind schedule and Ms Shongwe was not ready to back down. That dress had to be worn. We can only hope that tomorrow’s dress is almost ready by now.
The gentlemen look proper, but we are not sure what to make of the lady’s outfit. What’s going on?
Matching outfits are not the problem, how you match them is however, a great deal. We hope not to see this tomorrow.
What?
Simple and smart. This is how you keep it simple on the red carpet.
Looking great Mr Deputy President, as for the honourable Sasekani, it’s time to represent the youth even in the fashion industry. We are waiting.
Curtains! We had curtains last year!
Sass! #CoupleGoals
But the two-peace trend really has to fall.
Where do people buy these curtains from?
The dots… the hat… there’s something going on here, something we are not sure of, but we know that it’s wrong.
It’s about time the EFF stopped hiding behind the red regalia. We get the picture already, come out and show us what you’re made of when it comes to style. Give us something to work on.
This shiny green dress with no detail is a let-down to the Miss Mpumalanga tittle. Or maybe it’s another case of an unfinished product? You never know!
Could this be a duvet? Did we move from the curtains?
This gentleman is on point, everything about him is key. Wait… why is he alone?
Not too bad Mr MEC, but why the sad look? Not enough neurosurgeons in the province?
Nice…
Too much colour, we are reminded of our cousins from space. Try and keep it simple, ladies.
Again, the two-piece trends that have to fall. We know that the shoes are not in the picture, but we can confirm that it was not skewed wedges, not this time.
She’s definitely a fan of ColdPlay’s Yellow. Now we know your favorite band, mam’ Nhlengethwa.
Size does count Mr Mayor, true story.
Those stalkings are disturbing. The hat looks lost, no, wait! Everything is just wrong here.
Loyalty to your party is pivotal, Ms Mayor. But this was supposed to be a red carpet moment… you know… cameras, lights and all? The ANC curtains don’t work.
We are closing it off with the MEC that’s always on fleek. Please distribute your business cards after tomorrow’s Sopa? Your colleagues need you to assist them in the fashion department. Look at the fleekness!
