Hours before President Cyril Ramaphosa takes the podium for his State of the Nation Address, the Truth Report team sits down with some of South Africa’s most influential political figures for rapid-fire, no-holds-barred interviews.
Gwede Mantashe responds directly to businessman Rob Hersov’s sharp criticisms, addressing questions around governance, accountability and the state of the ANC. Meanwhile, Western Cape Premier Alan Winde speaks candidly in the wake of John Steenhuisen’s resignation as DA leader, offering insight into what the leadership shift means for the party and the broader opposition landscape.
The conversations don’t stop there. Corne Mulder, Steven Swart and Gayton McKenzie weigh in on the political temperature ahead of SONA, touching on coalition dynamics, economic pressures and the direction of national policy. With tensions high and public trust under strain, each leader is pressed on what they expect from Ramaphosa’s address — and whether promises alone will be enough to convince a weary electorate.
This pre-SONA roundup captures the raw mood across party lines just hours before the president outlines his vision for the year ahead. No scripted platitudes. No polished spin. Just direct answers at a pivotal political moment.
If you want to understand where South Africa’s leaders stand before the national agenda is set, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.
