President Cyril Ramaphosa Sona: Best looks from South Africa's biggest political event

A collection of some of the best outfits from the State of the Nation Address.

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Sona is a joint sitting of the two houses of parliament in Cape Town to mark the start of the government's work for the year, where President Cyril Ramaphosa paints a picture of where the country stands and outlines the road ahead.

In his speech, President Ramaphosa talked about the nation's resilience, earning rapturous applause when he declared, "South Africa will not be bullied."

His stance comes after his US counterpart Donald Trump threatened to cut funding over South Africa's land policy.

While governance takes centre stage, Sona has evolved into a fashion spectacle over the years, with MPs using their outfits to support local designers and showcase South African talent.

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