#SONA2025 in Focus: Can South Africa Navigate Coalition Politics, Regional Conflict, and a Shifting Global Order?

February 11, 2025

As South Africa grapples with coalition governance, economic uncertainty, regional instability, and global shifts, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA) sets the stage for crucial national discussions. But how can South Africans ensure that these discussions translate into tangible improvements in daily lives? The Black Management Forum (BMF), Henley Business School Africa, and Alexforbes have teamed up to bring together leading economists, policymakers, and industry experts to break down the key pronouncements from hashtag#SONA2025 and their implications for South Africa’s future. Be part of the conversation that will define South Africa’s path forward.