If you watched SONA for the drama, you would have been grossly disappointed.
For the first time in years, it was all rather Parliamentary, and there was even some good, light-hearted banter between President Ramaphosa and Julius Malema.
Hell, even Mmusi Maimane cracked a smile when Cyril dragged his name into the mix.
Here’s the exchange:
[WATCH] During #Sona2019 President Cyril #Ramaphosa said he will sing ‘Thuma Mina’ for Julius Malema if the EFF leader wins the elections, with DA leader Mmusi Maimane singing back up. pic.twitter.com/fh5WBZ0eex
— Eyewitness News (@ewnupdates) February 7, 2019
Civility in South African politics? What next?
While we’re here, we’ll also make mention of ANC MP Vatiswa Bam-Mugwanya, who went all out with her fashion choices.
Observe, with these photos via W24 and Jenna Etheridge:
Perhaps she also expected more fireworks, because it appears that she may have snuck in a little shut-eye during Ramaphosa’s speech:
That’s about as much mention as we’ll make of anything fashion-related at SONA.
[source:w24]
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