If Tuesday evening's preparations for the State of the Nation Address (SONA) is anything to go by, the reduced costs of this year's event will not lead to a reduction in military pomp.
Bagpipes blared and soldiers marched to the beat of a drum line on Plein Street. Military personnel also marched inside the parliamentary precinct, while a variety of technicians were busy with preparations for Thursday evening.
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