Sona 2026 data showed modest economic progress in South Africa before Middle East conflict cast a shadow As president Cyril Ramaphosa and members of parliament debated the state of the nation, various figures were shared to show gains.

How accurate were the figures shared to show gains, or a lack thereof, during South Africa’s state of the nation address and debates?

We checked 14 claims about the economy, employment and poverty made by Cyril Ramaphosa and members of parliament. africacheck.info/sona_2026
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#ICYMI: GOOD Party SG Brett Herron shared his #SONA2026 reflections on Hilaal TV, calling on President Ramaphosa to prioritise Education, Economic Growth, Human Rights & Security, and Housing: youtube.com/watch?v=wQOoyYgs9R0

#GOODParty #EconomicGrowth #HumanRights #NationalSecurity #Housing

The key technology takeaways from Ramaphosa's 2026 Sona From digital IDs to AI-powered crime fighting, these are the key technology takeaways from the 2026 state of the nation address.

"From digital IDs to AI-powered crime fighting, here are the key tech takeaways from Sona 2026."

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#SONA2026 same shit, different day.

I'm not screaming "Abahambe" — I'm at the table NOW. All I ever wanted was power. @GaytonMcK really fooled these minions! A real Pantiti! #SONA2026 #Power #ToldYouSo #Pantiti #GaytonMcK #Minions #Abahambe #AtTheTable

#SONA2026: South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa, links alcohol to child stunting, violence & crashes; backs outlet limits, shorter hours, smaller containers, ad curbs, excise/MUP & illicit trade action

GOOD notes progress in economic recovery and interventions, yet millions remain hungry, unemployed, and unhoused. Our Constitution demands dignity and support for all, basic income and a national food programme are urgent priorities.

#GOODParty #SONA2026 #EndHunger #EconomicJustice

#SONA2026 Referencing persons with disabilities annually at SONA is not enough. We need action! Children with disabilities (CWD) should be able to use the same school admissions process as their counterparts. Move CWD from the periphery for true inclusion. #DisabilityRights

#SONA2026 We should also be turning our culture(s) into a commodity, in the way that South Korea etc has with KPop and films, but that needs government run institutions fixed, such as the one that is currently fucking up the film industry.

#SONA2026 It would be great if we actually had politicians under the age of 50 who had any idea of what's going on in micro businesses around the world.

#SONA2026 If they want to improve the economy and create jobs they should make it easier for people to start and run small businesses, make it easier for people to do business and move money internationally via the Internet, and fix the damn post office.

Come on guys.... its #SONA2026 and we can't get a podium for the president thats not full of scratches ? Pathetic

Watching President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2026 State of the Nation Address? 🏛️

Think you hear a claim that sounds off? Send it our way, and we’ll check it! ✅

Use #SONACheck to share or flag anything you want verified. Let’s separate fact from spin together.

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🟩 #SONA2026 Bingo!

Tourists ✅ Migrants ✅ Matric ✅ Housing ✅ Unemployment ✅

Centre square? Blank – add any claim you hear live! 🎯

How many can you tick off during the speech? Let us know!

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Social grants ≠ social grant recipients. Housing opportunities ≠ houses. Work opportunities ≠ permanent jobs.

Some SONA claims repeat every year – but context changes everything. 🧐

Listen to Africa Check break down recurring claims: africacheck.info/m/behind-the... #BehindTheFacts #SONA #SONA2026

Ahead of Ramaphosa’s 2026 Sona: the facts on jobs, services and more As South Africans prepare for the president’s annual address, we look at some of the figures he may highlight.

On 12 February 2026, president Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver #SONA2026.

Before the big promises and headline numbers, we’ve pulled together the data already in the public domain.

Here’s what’s changed, what hasn’t, and what to listen out for. africacheck.info/sona_2026_fa...

Fact-checking future promises can be tricky. ✅ We focused on #SONA 2025 commitments with clear targets or timelines.

Got a promise you want us to track in #SONA2026? Comment or email info@africacheck.org

Ramaphosa’s 2025 Sona promises: how has he fared? In his first SONA as leader of the coalition government of national unity, Ramaphosa made several commitments. We checked six of them.

Ahead of #SONA2026, we did the homework. ✍️

We followed up on 6 promises South African president Cyril Ramaphosa made in his 2025 state of the nation address.

So… has he delivered? africacheck.info/sona_2025_pr...

Until the State meets its Constitutional obligations to provide for the basic needs of the poor through a proper Basic Income Grant, South Africa remains vulnerable to insurrection. The new official food poverty line for 2026 is R855 a month. 

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