Tagged:

Ramaphosa Makes Ambitious Promises in 2026 State of the Nation

President Cyril Ramaphosa's 2026 State of the Nation Address pointed to four consecutive quarters of GDP growth, two primary budget surpluses, and the end of load-shedding, declaring the country stronger than a year ago. Major announcements included deploying the South African National Defence Force to combat gang violence in the Western Cape and illegal mining in Gauteng, establishing a National Water Crisis Committee to tackle chronic service delivery failures, and committing over R1 trillion in public infrastructure investment. Regionally, Ramaphosa pledged closer cooperation with SADC neighbours on trade, border security, and immigration, framing South Africa's prosperity as inseparable from that of the continent. Critics said the speech was ambitious, with delivery the real test ahead.

GCIS

President Cyril Ramaphosa delivering his 2026 State of the Nation Address in Cape Town, South Africa.

InFocus

Follow AllAfrica

AllAfrica publishes around 600 reports a day from more than 90 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct.

Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica. To address comments or complaints, please Contact us.