SONA 2026 

As preparations gather pace for the 2026 State of the Nation Address. Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Thoko Didiza  joins us to outline Parliament’s state of readiness for the landmark occasion. 

GUEST: Thoko Didiza, Speaker of the National Assembly

SONA 2026&nbsp;
As preparations gather pace for the 2026 State of the Nation Address. Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Thoko Didiza &nbsp;joins us to outline Parliament&rsquo;s state of readiness for the landmark occasion.&nbsp;
GUEST: Thoko Didiza, Speaker of the National Assembly

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