On February 7, 2025, President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver his highly anticipated State of the Nation Address (SONA), with civil society groups across South Africa preparing to hold the government accountable. Amidst persistent inequality, unemployment, and inadequate public services, calls for concrete action on poverty, healthcare, and education grow louder. We speak to PCC Provincial Secretary, Ernest Tladi, who shares his insights on the critical issues at hand and the urgent need for effective government intervention.