The 2024 State of the Nation Address is scheduled to be delivered by to a joint sitting of both houses of Parliament by President Cyril Ramaphosa on February 8, 2024. Bush Radio asked listeners what they would tell the president he needs to address. You can catch full coverage of the activities organised by civil society groups and NGOs leading up the address on Bush Radio 89.5FM or online, as well as the speech itself and then reactions to the speech in our coverage the next morning, on 89.5FM or via www.bushradio.co.za.

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