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SONA: Masisi should avoid political expediency

Friday, November 03, 2023 | 260 Views |

“Everything a politician promises at election time has to be paid for either by higher taxation or by borrowing”– Margaret Thatcher President Mokgweetsi Masisi will on Monday deliver the last State of the Nation Address (SONA) before the 2024 General Election.

Masisi will update the nation on his government’s challenges and achievements as well as the promises to deliver in the next 12 months and/or beyond.

While this SONA will not be different from the previous ones, it will be delivered against the backdrop of contentious issues engulfing the nation.

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SONA: Masisi should avoid political expediency

“Everything a politician promises at election time has to be paid for either by higher taxation or by borrowing”– Margaret Thatcher President Mokgweetsi Masisi will on Monday deliver the last State of the Nation Address (SONA) before the 2024 General Election.

Human rights are sacred

Bakgatla Ba Kgafela celebrate as Kgosi Kgafela’s charges are dropped

First Lady's office hosts second annual thanks giving ceremony

PSLE performance on upward trend

Bona Life tee-off Maruapula Loxion Golf journey

Cops arrest young man, seize dagga in Metsimotlhabe

Second Mogoditshane rape attack in two weeks

Suspected suicide behind Sir Seretse Khama Barracks

Human rights are sacred