State Of The Nation Address (SONA) 2021

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The State of the Nation Address (Sona) 2021 contained no new plans.
It focused on combatting COVID-19, its variant and securing vaccines, as well as implementing the Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan.
The emphasis was on infrastructure rollouts, an increase in local production (import substitution), employment stimulus and an increase in electricity generation.
Other issues discussed included plans to fight corruption and gender-based violence.
There was no reference to fiscal challenges, issues that will affect South Africa’s credit rating.
A number of new bodies were established in areas where consensus is lacking.
It seems as plans were made to accelerate economic reforms.