On Thursday night President Cyril Ramaphosa gave one of his best speeches in a long time. The 2025 state of the nation address was not remarkable for its big numbers; it stood out for its relevance. 

Amid US President Donald Trump's threats to cut aid to SA, Ramaphosa opted to lead his country like a real commander-in-chief. At the start of his speech he told his audience that: “We are a resilient people. We will not be bullied. We will stand together as a united nation. We will speak with one voice in defence of our national interest, our sovereignty and our constitutional democracy.” ..

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