Highlights _________________________________________________________________________________
• 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.
Background _______________________________________________________________________________
January 8th statement to the African National Congress (ANC)________________________________
Sona 2021____________________________________________________________
