Five Key Things to Watch for in South African President’s Speech
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver his state-of-the-nation speech to parliament in Cape Town on Thursday. The address, scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. local time, comes as the country struggles to curb the spread of the coronavirus and contain the economic devastation it has wrought.
The pomp and ceremony that normally accompanies the annual event will be largely absent this year. Under prevailing lockdown rules, only 50 people will be allowed inside the National Assembly, with the balance of lawmakers and guests taking part via an online platform.