Malema slams Ramaphosa’s SONA as recycled promises
Malema slams Ramaphosa’s SONA as recycled promises, welcomes army deployment but criticises water pledges and government “task teams.”
EFF leader Julius Malema slammed President Cyril Ramaphosa for what he called a failure to deliver on promises.
In an interview with SABC News, Malema described the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) as a repetition of old pledges.
He also accused the president of using it as a launchpad for an election campaign.
Malema welcomes army deployment but attacks water promises
While welcoming the deployment of the army to restore law and order, Malema criticised Ramaphosa’s water pledges.
He argued that the billions promised in funding do not translate into real access for ordinary South Africans.
Malema accused the government of relying on “task teams” instead of taking direct responsibility for failed projects.
He added that the president lacks the capacity within the Government of National Unity (GNU) to address the issues he highlighted.
Ramaphosa outlines seven priorities at SONA
President Ramaphosa delivered the 2026 SONA at Cape Town City Hall on Thursday evening.
He outlined seven key priorities: economic recovery, job creation, poverty reduction, infrastructure investment, ending load shedding, harnessing mineral wealth, and building capable governance.
Ramaphosa emphasised that South Africa is turning a corner, projecting optimism about the country’s future despite criticism from opposition parties.
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