South Africa’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) 2024 highlighted the government’s commitment to socioeconomic and youth empowerment, tackling genderbased violence and promoting gender equality. The parliament celebrated the African National Congress’s commitment to realizing the goals outlined in the freedom charter, and the efforts made towards socioeconomic empowerment of women and youth. Despite progress made, challenges like genderbased violence and youth unemployment still remain, and the government is taking initiatives to address them. The SONA 2024 reflects the impressive strides South Africa has taken since the Apartheid epoch and calls for unity and progress towards a more prosperous future.
