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By Citizen Reporter

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Sona debate to kick-off today

The debate will start at 10 am and opposition parties will be allowed to respond to President Cyril Ramaphosa's speech.


Readers can follow the debate on TV, it will be broadcast on major news channels.

Reaction to Ramaphosa’s first Sona speech was widely welcomed.

He promised to restore public confidence in the government; commitment to ethical behaviour and leadership; A new, national minimum wage to improve the lives of more than six million South Africans; Improvements to government support for the poor and unemployed; and Land restitution, including, if necessary, expropriation without compensation.

Read the full speech here.

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